A God for our times
Tamil Nadu,
India
The huge V's painted on the outside of the temple wall indicate that the temple is dedictaed to Lord Vishnu. Vishnu is the preserver and protector of the universe and the second god in the Hindu triumvirate (orTrimurti). The triumvirate consists of three gods who are responsible for the creation, upkeep and destruction of the world. The other two gods being Brahma and Shiva.
Brahma is the creator of the universe and Shiva is the destroyer.