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11. 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

12. Photo 984(12)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984(12)
Title:
Meer and Lalita Ghats and the Nepalee's Temple [Benares]. Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking along the riverbank towards the two ghats, with the Nepalese temple beyond. 'Meer Ghat was built by a wealthy Mahommedan named, Rustam Ali Khan, Nazim of Benares. It is now under the possession of His Highness the Maharaja of Benares and is in a dec...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

13. Photo 984(13)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984(13)
Title:
Manmandil Ghat [Benares]. Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the riverbank looking towards the Observatory overlooking the ghat. 'This Ghat is principally remarkable for the Old Observatory, situated upon the banks of the river at this spot. This lofty building gives a noble appearance to the Ghat and commands a...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

14. Photo 984(14)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984(14)
Title:
Ahallya Bai, Sitla and Dasaswamedh Ghats [Benares]. Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking towards the ghats, with temples and other buildings beyond. 'Dasaswamedh Ghat is exceedingly venerated by the natives of the city, as well as by pilgrims and devotees and is much frequented for its sanctity. It is one of the five celebrated places o...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

15. Photo 984(15)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 984(15)
Title:
Munshi Ghat [Benares]. Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the river looking towards the ghat and the substantial building overlooking it. 'This is the most picturesque of all the Ghats of Benares. It is built by Munshi Sridhar Devan of the Raja of Nagpoor.' [Albumen print, 275x212mm]. Subjects = Bromochary...
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(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

18. 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

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(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