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Reference (shelfmark):: Photo 1008/13(1379D)
Title:: Bezwada, Kistna District. Rock-cut temples two miles east of Bezwada, detail of cornice and pillars. 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); rock-cut temples; temples
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1919-1920
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: Photo 1008/13(1380D)
Title:: Mogalrajapuram, Kistna District. Triple-shrined rock-cut Siva Temple near Mogalrajapuram (front elevation). [Cave Temple No. 4]. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography General view of cave temple façade, with dvarapalas flanking the three openings and a frieze of animals above the enrance. A European figure (A.H. Longhurst?) is seated in a niche at the left of the print. The temple is designated No. 4 in the annual report desc...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1919-1920
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: Photo 1008/13(1383D)
Title:: Mogalrajapuram, Kistna District. Rock-cut Durga Temple (front elevation). [Cave Temple No. 3.] Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography General view of façade and part of surrounding hillside. On either side of the entrance are niches containing images (that on the left (west) side is unfinished). Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1919-1920
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: Photo 1008/13(1396D)
Title:: Kilmavilangai, South Arcot District. General view of the Pallava rock-cut shrine. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography General view of small early Pallava Vishnu shrine carved from a massive granite boulder. The image of Vishnu on the rear wall can be seen through the entrance (see also print 1397D). Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey ...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1919-1920
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: Photo 1008/13(1407D)
Title:: Mahabalipuram, Chingleput District. South-west view of five rathas [Pancha Rathas]. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography General view, with Bhima Ratha in foreground and Nakula Sahadeva Ratha with carved elephant, in left background. The Dharmaraja Ratha is out of the photograph. Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (S...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1919-1920
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: Photo 1008/13(1408D)
Title:: Mahabalipuram, Chingleput District. Bhima's Ratha. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography Side view from west of Bhima Ratha. Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (Southern Circle); Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hindu); rock-cut temples; temples
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1919-1920
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: Photo 1008/13(1409D)
Title:: Mahabalipuram, Chingleput District. Sahadeva's Ratha. 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); rock-cut temples; temples
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1919-1920
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: Photo 1008/13(1410D)
Title:: Mahabalipuram, Chingleput District. Durga Temple [Draupadi Ratha] and lion. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography View from the west of the Draupadi Ratha, showing the doorway flanking by dvarapalas (guardian figures) in niches. The carved stone lion is in the foreground. Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (So...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1919-1920
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: Photo 1008/13(1411D)
Title:: Mahabalipuram, Chingleput District. Dharmaraja's Ratha. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography General view Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (Southern Circle); Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hindu); rock-cut temples; temples
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1919-1920
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: Photo 1008/13(1412D)
Title:: Mahabalipuram, Chingleput District. Unfinished excavation. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the façade of the uncompleted rock-cut temple, showing entrance opening surrounded by preparatory scoring of the surface of the rock in a grid pattern. The base of the lighthouse can be seen on the hill in the background. The same cave temple can...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1919-1920
Extent:: 1 item

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