Village Temples
near Mangalore, Karnataka
There were many temples in this region. Big Hindu temples, centuries old; small temples and worship places in the forest for the Snake God, holy trees, and even a big Catholic church. Several holy places are left because the villagers are displaced for the Special Economic Zone (SEZ, a factory area) or they are already destroyed.
KALAVARU
Centuries old Hindu temple
Holy Cow protects the center of the temple.
Swords of the guards who protect the temple.
Leopard on a car to go around on a special festival.
Nearby is a small holy forest where the Snake God lives. It is a protected place, a sanctuary with all sort of animals, trees and flowers.
BAJPE
Car with wild boar to go around on a festival.
PERMUDE
Worship place for a nature god.
YEKKARU
different temples
KALAVARU
Catholic church
On the left side a cave with Holy Mary.
HINDU FESTIVAL
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