Illustration of an Indian temple with a tall tower, surrounded by a wall, under a large orange moon and with birds flying nearby.

Sanctum

Photos from my roadtrip through Thanjavur and Tiruchirapalli in South India featuring the Brihadeeshwara and Ranganathaswamy temples. The photos were shot on Canon EOS 7D, edited using Adobe Lightroom Classic. The cover was designed using Adobe Illustrator.

Decorated elephant with white face paint and symbols, standing in front of a wooden wall.
Night view of a tall, intricately carved stone temple illuminated in red, with a bright light at the top of the spire against a dark sky.
Silhouette of a lion resting on rocks in front of a vibrant orange sunset sky.
Black and white photo of a detailed, ornate, multi-tiered Hindu temple gopuram tower with sculptures and architectural carvings.
A striped cat lying on a cracked concrete sidewalk, casting a shadow in a shaded area.
Indoor courtyard of an ancient temple with stone walls, colonnades, and a stone-paved floor, under a blue sky with scattered clouds and palm trees in the background.
A tall, intricately carved white temple tower with multiple tiers, set against a blue sky with scattered clouds. People walking and bicycles parked in front.
A decorated elephant standing on a grassy ground, with a background of rustic, colorful structures and trees.
A highly ornate, colorful Hindu temple tower against a blue sky with a few clouds, adorned with intricate sculptures and details.
A man preparing a drink at a street vendor stand, surrounded by bottles and containers.