Schematic representation of the Siva temple at Ramesvaram, the main lingam being surrounded by 126 other lingams in compartments, of which 12 represent more important shrines.
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Schematic representation of the Siva temple at Ramesvaram, the main lingam being surrounded by 126 other lingams in compartments, of which 12 represent more important shrines. Inscribed below: ‘One hundred and eight Sivalingum Ramasweram. 34.’
Entrance to the Temple, Rameswaram. Drawn by T.A. Jenkins, William W. Whelpdale and Ravanat Naik. Artist(s): Jenkins, Thomas Askwith (1809-1877), Whelpdale, William Walter (1815-42) and Ravant Naik (fl.1835-39)
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Entrance to the Temple, Rameswaram. c.1840. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Entrance to the Holy Pagoda at Ramisseram. Drawn by Lieuts Jenkins and Whelpdale and Ravanat Naig.’ Water-colour; 13 by 19 ins. Note: 'Jenkins' is Lieutenant Thomas Askwith Jenkins (1809-1877), 33rd Regiment, Madras Nat...
A cavern on the summit of Mt. Jetting, Rameswaram. December 1800. Artist(s): MacKenzie, Colin (1754-1821)
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(3) A cavern on the summit of Mt. Jetting, Rameswaram. December 1800. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘A Cavern on the Summit of the Mountain of Jetting - Rameswar. Remarkable for being the Secret Retreat of a Celebrated Hindoo Prince while under Persecution of his Enemies. Sketched December 1800...
(19) Sketch-map of Rameswaram. 10 July 1789. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Eye Sketch of Ramisserum. July l0th 1789.’ Pen-and-ink and water-colour; 15 by 9.5 ins. Note: This drawing appears to be misplaced and should have been included in Portfolio 3.
The Temple at Rameswaram, with a procession at the gate and an elephant passing. 25 January 1804. Artist(s): Salt, Henry (1780-1827)
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Pen-and-ink and wash drawing, by Henry Salt (1780-1827), of the Temple at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, with a procession at the gate and an elephant passing by, dated 25th January 1804. Note: Drawing for 'Pagoda at Ramisseram', plate 9,’ Views.’ Described Valentia, i, 339-42. Reproduced: Archer...