Here are some great archival photographs of Arunachala before the current reforestation.
The below photograph of Big Street, Tiruvannamalai which eerily reminds me of a Western movie - it looks so different -- maybe its the sandy street. Sort of expect horses to come galloping along! Nonetheless a brilliant snap.
The next is taken at Ramana Ashram from where the Hill looks sadly denuded -- not a tree in sight.
Below a more recent photograph of the same area with a nice collection of trees and greenery.
The next two photographs are taken of the pathway on the way to Skandashram. If you would like to see a collection of recent photographs of the scenery on the way uphill to Skandashram and of that Ashram, check out this link.
