Krishnapuram

Krishnapuram is a small village in Tirunelveli District at a distance of about six miles from Tirunelveli town. There are a good number of images and idols of sculptural interest in the temple, attracting hundreds of visitors. Lord Venkata- chalapathy has been installed here with Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi. Pujas and abhishekam are being conducted to the Lord daily and some important festivals are celebrated every year.

When our Mahindra Armada entered Krishnapuram, it was around 4 PM. The sanctum sanctorum was locked. I could see that the bhattachari had not arrived for the day.

As I was speaking to Palani Kumar about taking pictures of the sculptures, a sluggish looking fat man in a lungi  and a dirty shirt came into sight.

Me: Ulla Photo edukka permission vaanganuma?

Fat Man: Photo ellam edukka koodadhu sir. (in a stern tone)

Palani Kumar: Madras lerndhu vadhirukkanga... Koil manager yaaravadhu irukkangala? (he was speaking in a typical Tirunelveli accent)

Fat Man: Adhellam yaarum kedaiyadhu. Watchman-a konjam gavanichittu aiyeru varathukku munnadi rendu photo eduthukkanga.

Palani Kumar: Appadiya.. seri. watchman enga irukkaru?

Fat Man: Naandhaanga Watchman !!

The above pictures costed me 20 bucks, but are sure worth thousands to me. 
You can find a bigger resolution of the above picture in here.

That was once in my life when I felt a little corruption in any system is always welcome.