Pineapples!

this was a first for me, had never seen a pineapple  plant before! 

Beyond the Eddukal caves

after you trek up the narrow steps to reach the top of the Eddukal caves in Wayanad, a breathtaking scenery waits to welcome you.

Garuda

This majestic statue of Garuda welcomes you at the foothills, as you enter Tirumala, the abode of  Lord Venkateshwara. He is the Lord's mount and hence is shown with folded hands and outstretched wings always ready to carry the Lord.

Mahishasura

This awe inspiring Mahishasura Statue was built in 1659 by Dodda Devaraja Wodeyar, from the royal family of Mysore. Goddess Chamundeshwari, is said to have killed the buffalo headed demon Mahishasura. The Chamundeshwari temple is situated on the top of Chamundi hill in Mysore City.

topsy turvy...

there was something really alluring about this one...

fresh....

Ganesha

Ganesha in any form is beautiful, here in the form of a hibiscus flower