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11. Photo 984(6)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984(6)
Title:
The Minarets [Benares]. Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the river, looking towards ghats, with the entrance to Aurangzeb's Mosque beyond. 'Ascending a series of steps from the Punchganga Ghat is to be found the approach to the lofty mosque of Aurnagzeb, known, as 'Madhodas ka Dharhara'. The edifice itself, ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

12. Photo 984(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984(9)
Title:
Ghosla Ghat [Benares]. Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View of the ghat, and associated building. 'This is the Nagpoor Raja's Ghat. The structures on this spot are very elegant, massive and strong, and is frequented by the Mahrattas.' [Albumen print, 275x213mm]. Subjects = Bromochary, B.G., 'Views of Benares' (18...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

13. Photo 984(20)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984(20)
Title:
Sivala Ghat [Benares]. Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the riverside looking towards the fortified buildings overlooking the ghat. 'The fort which stands upon the banks of the Ganges was the residence of Raja Cheit Sing and to this day, possesses all the freshness of new-built structures. On the upper part...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

14. Photo 984(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984(2)
Title:
Trilochan and Tilianala Ghats [Benares]. Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View of ghats from the riverside. 'The Trilochan Ghat is also called the Pilpilla Tirth. After bathing in the Ganges at this Ghat, the pilgrim proceeds to the Punchganga Ghat and then bathes there again. There are two turrets at the Pilpilla Ghat, between which ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

15. Photo 984(17)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984(17)
Title:
Chhattra or Raja Ghat [Benares]. Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the riverside looking towards the resthouse. 'The flight of stairs rising from the Ghat enters to the large and massive house in the front, which has been built by Raja Amrita Rao for the charitable entertainment of the poor and strangers. The house is...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

16. Photo 984(16)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984(16)
Title:
Panday, Chausathy and Rana Ghats [Benares]. Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the steps of Chausathi Ghat looking along the riverbank. 'From Chouki to Panday Ghat the water is always very dirty and it is owing to a large Nala or gutter at the former which carries the filth of this quarter of the city into the Ganges. Chausathy i...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

17. Photo 984(3)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984(3)
Title:
Gow Ghat [Benares]. Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking along the riverbank towards the ghat, with a temple tower at the right. 'From time immemorial, numbers of Gows or Cows used to come and dringk water at this spot; in honor of the Cows (which are held sacred by the Hindus), a huge stone cow erected o...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

18. Photo 984(11)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984(11)
Title:
Manikarnika Ghat [Benares]. Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View of the busy scene at the ghat, with temples beyond. 'Manikarnika is the name given to a well which is just above the Ghat. Between it and the Ganges is the temple of Tarkeswara below which the dead bodies of the Hindus are burnt. The Ghat is one of the five...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

19. Photo 984(19)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984(19)
Title:
Kedar Ghat [Benares]. Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the riverside looking up the steep flight of steps leading up from the ghat. 'According to the religious books of the Hindus the city is divided into three great portions, Benares, Kasi and Kedar. The Ghat bears the name of the portion in which it stan...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

20. Photo 984(18)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984(18)
Title:
Chouki and Mansarovar Ghats [Benares]. Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from riverside looking towards the Mansarvar building. 'Above the Ghat is a place called Mansarovar which consists of a deep tank and a large collection of shrines all around it.' [Albumen print, 277x216mm]. Subjects = Bromochary, B.G., 'Views of Benares...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item