June 27, 2013 Updated: June 27, 2013 19:04 IST Land of a thousand temples Anusha Parthasarathy At Padavedu. Photo: Anusha Parthasarathy The Yoga Ramar temple. Photo: Anusha Parthasarathy The sculpture of Nandagopal in the fields. Photo: Anusha Parthasarathy At Padavedu. Photo: Anusha Parthasarathy The Renugambal temple. Photo: Anusha Parthasarathy The Yoga Ramar temple. Photo: Anusha Parthasarathy Anusha Parthasarathy explores Padavedu where recently excavated temples are a treasure trove of stories, mysteries and ancient history The last stretch of road to Padavedu is bumpy and our car almost gives up. It chugs along hesitantly on the rocky terrain and stubbornly comes to a halt in the middle of the road. We are, for now, stranded at the entrance of Padavedu’s Renugambal temple. A map (that looks like a board game with the ‘you are here’ sign missing) shows a maze of small roads th...