Reply To: Seeking a less crowded route to Pazhamudhircholai for early morning photos

[Aarav Kale]

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If you leave Mount Retreat around 5:45 am the Alagar Kovil stretch is almost empty, and you can take the side lane past the main gate of Pazhamudhircholai. Shoot the carvings from the outer courtyard when the sun is low on the left side the light cuts the stone and the crowds stay behind the entrance arch. This angle keeps the people out of the frame while still showing the intricate details.