Grand Palace in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

To be honest, the Grand Palace is not so grand any more. Most of it was torn down. What stands today is the Maharajah’s throne and the assembly hall. There is enough there to give the impression it was once very grand indeed.

 The Maharajah’s throne in the palace. This is a copy of a solid gold chair.

 Private school kids visiting the palace.

Well-fed cow outside the palace walls.