The "Big Temple" looks little behind this short pillar. Standing in a monument 1000yrs old, by itself is a wonderful feeling. (Built in the year 1010 CE by Raja Raja Chola in Thanjavur, Brihadeeswarar Temple turned 1000 years old in September 2010)
Showcasing elephants in temples should be banned... even if we like to give it a coin at times. BTW... what if these beasts wants to get a pedicure done???