Tuesday

Festival of Chariots.

Photos of recent Temple car festival at Tiruchengode.
(Temple chariots).(Arthanareeswarar Temple).
(South India).

The idols of God are placed on the chariots and these
chariots are pulled by many people around the town.
This festival is celebrated during the end of May.


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Temple chariots.



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The big Chariot. The chariots are made out of wood and the
top portion is covered with cloths with decorations.



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Close up of the chariot.



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Decorations on the cloth, covering of the top portion of the
Chariot.



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Previous year's festival.


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Colorful decorations for the Chariot.



steel chains
These steel chains are used to pull the chariot.

Photos of Tiruchengode Hill.
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2 comments:

  1. Diane AZJune 1, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    What a colorful, interesting festival! The decorations on the cloth covering the top of the chariot look special, as if they are made with many different fabrics sewn together.

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  2. RajeshJune 9, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    Beautiful chariots. It is nice to see people pulling them around during the festival.

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