Big Temple - Thanjavur Part 2

This is a continuation of the previous post which you can view here: Big Temple-Thanjavur. I am posting some more pictures of the Big Temple. This was a fabulous trip.Weather was superb with temperatures around 27 degree Celsius.

Devotees stand in queue for offering prayers to "Lord Dakshinamurthy" ( another form of Lord Siva)

View of the Trapezoidal Vimanam as seen from the first floor where the sculptures gallery is located.

View of the Nandi Mandapam in front ( Pavilion of Nandi or the celestial bull) and the Entrance Tower behind ( Raja Raja Tiruvayil) - Picture clicked from the first floor.

Another view of the entrance tower.

Views of the sprawling inner courtyard and pillared pavilions all around

View of the sprawling inner courtyard and pillared pavilions all around

Another View of the sprawling inner courtyard and pillared pavilions all around

Three charming ladies who traveled in our group

Group Photo of the entire team that visited Big Temple ( clicked on the first floor). I am tall guy seated third from left dressed in white dhoti and shirt.

Another group picture - Can you spot me ?