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Thirunelli Temple in North Wayanad

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Thirunelli Temple; Wayanad; uasatish; temple photography; temple architecture; — Thirunelli Temple

Thirunelli Temple is a famous pilgrim centre in a beautiful jungle valley which has mountains on four sides. Lord Maha Vishnu is the principal deity. In the Maha Vishnu avatar, he is considered to be on the coils of the Snake Adi Shesha (represents cosmic energy) over the Ksheera Sagar (represents Milky Way). The temple is at the base of Brahmagiri hills. It is 30 km from Mananthavady in Kerala, at an altitude of 900 metres.
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Idukki Arch Dam over Periyar River in Kerala

India, Kerala / Satish

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Idukki Arch Dam in Kerala is Asia’s tallest arch dam and has a height of 168 metres (550 feet). It stands between two granite hills called Kuravanmala (839 metres) and Kurathimala (925 metres). Incidentally a tribal chief named Kolumban had escorted a British explorer to site of Idukki Dam.

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Cathédrale de Notre Dame de Paris by River Seine

Europe, Paris / Satish

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Cathédrale de Notre Dame is an iconic landmark of Paris. This Gothic masterpiece is world-famous for its size, ancient past and fine architecture. It is located on the Ile de la Cité, in the historic centre of Paris. The Île de la Cité is one of two natural islands on River Seine. It is a short walk from the Palais de Justice and Sainte Chapelle.

During repair work on 15 April 2019, a huge fire broke out and destroyed the spire, clock and central frame of the twelfth century Gothic landmark. Reconstruction work is in full swing and an army of craftsmen gallop towards a deadline to reopen in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The fire generated a flood of contributions, with 340,000 donors in 150 countries raising €844 million in donations, according to the public body overseeing the restoration.

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Roman Colosseum – Icon of Roman Empire

Europe, Italy / Satish

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Roman Colosseum was an icon of the Roman Empire. The empire included large areas around the Mediterranean Sea in Europe, Northern Africa, and Western Asia. Slaves built the colosseum as a symbol of Roman military might. What struck me at first sight was its vast size. It is an architectural marvel. It must have been quite a place when gladiators and wild animals fought to death. Gladiators were professional combatants in ancient Rome.