In the walled valley below was a sprawling complex dominated by a plaza in which the king could address thousands. Here our group on the throne platform looks to the colonnade at the back.
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Observations during our 1 1/2 year missionary sojourn (Oct.2008-Mar.2010)in Chennai, India as volunteers for Latter-day Saint Charities, the humanitarian services arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (click on any picture to enlarge)
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