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I work as a management consultant but writing and history are my passions, I have published three books and the 4th on Kodaikanal should come this year. I have been annoyed with how little there is on temples – not the religious stuff for pilgrims but factual information for those who like art, history and culture. I decided to do something about it and wrote a book - a historians guide to lesser known temples of Tamil Nadu - focusing on their history, inscriptions and art. In it are short and fascinating histories of Madras, Kanchi, Tanjore, Kumbakonam, Tirunelveli, Madurai - sourced from ancient poetry with beautiful metaphors, many never translated into English before. The book is targeted to a tourist - either a casual one who wants to do something different or a serious culture vulture. The Hindu reviewed the hardcopy here - thehindu/books/temples-and-a-travelogue/article3331862.ece I have launched an Ipad version, with pics, maps and chants by me and songs. The download link - goo.gl/ZeEPdy I hope you can help me reach out to a larger group who will then start visiting temples with a more evolved approach and be well equipped to try out temples in Tamil Nadu that are off the beaten path and set amidst some of India’s most beautiful landscapes and hospitable people.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 09:51:41 +0000

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