Pray tell - what camera equipment are you using?

I don't imagine you'll describe how on earth you're getting the kind of contrast/pop you're getting on these pictures (and others), but I assume it's some sort of post-processing HDR? Any directional details would be awesome - would love at least start developing some of these techniques for my own (personal, non-commercial) photography. They are truly awe-dropping - that goes for your other pictures as well.

On another note - Mandapa looks spectacular. Very happy I recommended it to my family friend over Amandari.