Sriranganatha Temple, Srirangapatana, Mandya Dist.

Talakadu, Mysore

Tala. One of of the two hunters after whom the place Talakadu is named. The other hunter was Kaada.

Talakaadu, Mysore Dist.

Talakadu used to be known as "Gajaranya" until two hunters called Tala and Kaada found a Shivalinga here by accident, giving the place its current name. Shown here is an old carving of elephants that has been used on the retaining wall of one of the excavated pits. Talakadu is an old city, that is now completely covered in sand. However the temples are being excavated. Legend has it that locals have seen herds of elephants offering flowers to Shiva.

Somnathpur, Mysore, India

Talakadu, Mysore

"A little over-exposed, aren't we?" - Bull.

Talakaadu, Mysore Dist.

Boatman Nagraj who ferries people and tourists across the river Cauvery at Talakaadu.

Srirangapatana Island, Mandya District

Srirangapatana Island, Mandya District

The final resting place of Hyder Ali, his Queen and their son, Tipu Sultan.

St Philomena's Church, Mysore

Have you noticed pictures of children during prayers in a mosque? There's always a child standing and looking in the opposite direction, his mind in a world of its own. It's the same in churches too, like this little fellow dressed in his Sunday best, who followed his eyes filled with wonder and ended up examining a door. His father caught up with him soon enough and pulled him in.

Srirangapatana, Mandya District

A boatman rests. The circular object to the right is his boat.

Ranganathittu, Mysore