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3861. 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

3862. 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

3863. Photo 1008/13(1368D)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1008/13(1368D)
Title:
Tirukalikundram, Chingleput District. Main gateway of the Vedagirisvara Temple in the town. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking along street towards the gopura of the large Shiva Temple, according to the caption also called the Vedagireshvara Temple. Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (Southern Circle); archite...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1919-1920
Extent:
1 item

3864. Photo 1008/13(1369D)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1008/13(1369D)
Title:
Tirukalikundram, Chingleput District. General view of the Tortoise mandapa [Vedagireshvara Temple in the town]. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (Southern Circle); architectural elements; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hindu); mandapas; temples
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1919-1920
Extent:
1 item

3865. Photo 1008/13(1370D)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1008/13(1370D)
Title:
Tirukalikundram, Chingleput District. Detail of the pillars of the Tortoise mandapa [Vedagireshvara Temple in the town]. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of richly carved columns of ther mandapa. Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (Southern Circle); architectural elements; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hindu); Indian sculpture...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1919-1920
Extent:
1 item

3866. Photo 1008/13(1371D)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1008/13(1371D)
Title:
Tirukalikundram, Chingleput District. Detail of the pillars of the Tortoise mandapa [Vedagireshvara Temple in the town]. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of a column, carved in the form of rearing horses with riders. Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (Southern Circle); architectural elements; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hin...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1919-1920
Extent:
1 item

3867. Photo 1008/13(1372D)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1008/13(1372D)
Title:
Tirukalikundram, Chingleput District. Detail of the pillars of the Tortoise mandapa [Vedagireshvara Temple in the town]. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (Southern Circle); architectural elements; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hindu); Indian sculpture; Indian sculpture (Hindu); mandapas; temples
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1919-1920
Extent:
1 item

3868. Photo 1008/13(1373D)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1008/13(1373D)
Title:
Tirukalikundram, Chingleput District. Detail of the pillars of the Tortoise mandapa [Vedagireshvara Temple in the town]. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of an end-column, with three outward-facing rearing animals. Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (Southern Circle); architectural elements; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hindu...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1919-1920
Extent:
1 item

3869. Photo 1008/13(1374D)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1008/13(1374D)
Title:
Tirukalikundram, Chingleput District. Detail of the pillars of the Tortoise mandapa [Vedagireshvara Temple in the town]. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (Southern Circle); architectural elements; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hindu); Indian sculpture; Indian sculpture (Hindu); mandapas; temples
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1919-1920
Extent:
1 item

3870. Photo 1008/13(1375D)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1008/13(1375D)
Title:
Tirukalikundram, Chingleput District. Group of Nagakals. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Group of stones carved with motif of two intertwined serpents, with one Ganesha image. The stones stand on a platform beneath a tree. Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (Southern Circle); Indian sculpture; Indian sculpture (Hindu);...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1919-1920
Extent:
1 item