A modern visitor's photo of the interior of the temple

Source: http://robi.ch/
(downloaded Nov. 2004)

Another Madurai gallery photo, in which the ceiling murals can be seen more clearly

Source: http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/8799/cat/501
(downloaded Sept. 2005)

West Gateway of the Minakshi temple, Madurai (c.1336-1736); it is regularly repainted

Source: http://www.india-unveiled.com/photos.html
(downloaded April 2001)

The Madurai temple complex, from the East Gate

Source: http://www.geocities.com/doesitsnowinla/images/india/madurai-eastgate.jpg
(downloaded Oct. 2004)

A closeup view of the gopuram designs

Source: http://www.travel-tamilnadu.com/madurai.htm
(downloaded Nov. 2004)

An even closer view

Source: http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/8769/cat/501
(downloaded Sept. 2005)

*The minars of a mosque in Madurai, which share the same remarkable sense of color*

Source: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=119311&page=6&pp=20
(downloaded May 2006)