churning the ocean

ancient architecture artwork asian attraction battle belief churning contemprory craftsmanship culture customs designs destination detail devotee entrance faith folklore ganesha glorious glory god goddess gods gopuram heritage hindu hope idols indian indonesian intricate lord monster murals mythological national ocean offerings past pilgrimage pilgrims places popular power prayer religion sculptures serpent shiva snake sout south spiritual splendor statues story style success superiority tale temple the tourist tradition traditional travel vishnu wall war winning wishes worship