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71. Photo 1008/13(1358D)

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Photo 1008/13(1358D)
Title:
Tirukalikundram, Chingleput District. Detail of shrine doorway of Orukal mandapa. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of the entrance to the linga shrine inside the temple. Dvarapalas or guardian figures are carved on either side of the doorway. The linga and yoni pedestal can be seen inside the shrine. Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeo...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1919-1920
Extent:
1 item

72. Photo 1008/13(1359D)

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Photo 1008/13(1359D)
Title:
Tirukalikundram, Chingleput District. Image of Brahma on south side of sanctuary of Orukal mandapa. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Print in poor condition. Relief carving of standing figure of Brahma. Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (Southern Circle); architectural elements; Brahma images; Hindu deities; Indian architecture...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1919-1920
Extent:
1 item

73. Photo 1008/13(1360D)

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Photo 1008/13(1360D)
Title:
Tirukalikundram, Chingleput District. Image of Vishnu on north side of sanctuary of Orukal mandapa. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Print in poor condition. Relief carving of standing figure of Vishnu. Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (Southern Circle); architectural elements; Hindu deities; Indian architecture; Indian archit...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1919-1920
Extent:
1 item

74. Photo 1008/13(1361D)

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Photo 1008/13(1361D)
Title:
Tirukalikundram, Chingleput District. Large figure of doorkeeper on north side of hall, Orukal mandapa. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Relief carving of dvarapala or guardian figure. Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (Southern Circle); architectural elements; dvarapalas; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hindu); Indian sc...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1919-1920
Extent:
1 item

75. Photo 1008/13(1362D)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1008/13(1362D)
Title:
Tirukalikundram, Chingleput District. Large figure of doorkeeper on south side of hall, Orukal mandapa. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Relief carving of dvarapala or guardian figure. Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (Southern Circle); architectural elements; dvarapalas; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hindu); Indian sc...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1919-1920
Extent:
1 item

76. Photo 1008/13(1363D)

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Photo 1008/13(1363D)
Title:
Tirukalikundram, Chingleput District. Hill and tank of the Vedagirisvara Temple. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography A slightly faded print. View looking across the tank (with central shrine) towards the Vedagireshvara Temple on the summit of the hill beyond. Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (Southern Circle); ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1919-1920
Extent:
1 item

77. Photo 1008/13(1364D)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1008/13(1364D)
Title:
Tirukalikundram, Chingleput District. South-east view of the Vedagirisvara hill. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (Southern Circle); Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hindu); temples
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1919-1920
Extent:
1 item

78. Photo 1008/13(1365D)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1008/13(1365D)
Title:
Tirukalikundram, Chingleput District. View from Vedagirisvara hill. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking down onto the town and surrounding countryside. The large Shiva Temple can be seen in the middleground: according to the caption of print 1368D this is also known as the Vedagireshvara Temple Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1919-1920
Extent:
1 item

79. Photo 1008/13(1366D)

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Photo 1008/13(1366D)
Title:
Tirukalikundram, Chingleput District. Priest feeding the sacred birds on Vedagirisvara hill. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Priest seated on rock feeding birds: 'No ceremonial worship is conducted in the temple now but pilgrims still bow before the linga which is believed to represent Siva who according to the local stalapurana cursed two rishis dwelling on the hill and turned them into birds. These sacred rishi-bird...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1919-1920
Extent:
1 item

80. Photo 1008/13(1367D)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1008/13(1367D)
Title:
Tirukalikundram, Chingleput District. Priest feeding the sacred birds on Vedagirisvara hill. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Similar to print 1366D. Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (Southern Circle); religion; religion (Hinduism); religious observances; religious observances (Hindu)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1919-1920
Extent:
1 item