East face of the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya. Photographer: Peppé, Thomas Fraser
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General view from the east, showing the samadhi, covered archway, etc. Peppé's photographs of Bodh Gaya were received by the India Office in 1871, but appear to correspond with the series referred to in a meeting of the Asiatic Society of Bengal in August 1865.
North face of the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya. Photographer: Peppé, Thomas Fraser
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Distant view from the north-east, showing the samadhi, the Vishnupad shrine, the modern staircase and the Bodhi tree. Peppé's photographs of Bodh Gaya were received by the India Office in 1871, but appear to correspond with the series referred to in a meeting of the Asiatic Society of Bengal in ...
Close view of the east entrance to the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya, before restoration. Photographer: Peppé, Thomas Fraser
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'The front of the temple which faces the east is in very bad repair, and large masses come down every rainy season. In a few years the aspect of this side will be entirely changed. The porch in front has now nearly disappeared; only portions of the arch of its roof adheres to the side walls. The...
East entrance to the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya, and courtyard, before restoration. Photographer: Peppé, Thomas Fraser
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A more distant view than print 2774, looking down onto the east entrance and the courtyard in front. India Museum no. 993. Peppé's photographs of Bodh Gaya were received by the India Office in 1871, but appear to correspond with the series referred to in a meeting of the Asiatic Society of Benga...
General view of the south face of the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya, before restoration. Photographer: Peppé, Thomas Fraser
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Print in poor condition, some fading and missing portion in sky area. 'The south side of the temple is in the best preservation, and many of the niches still contain plaster figures of Buddha, but in many they are wanting.' (descriptive notes by T.F. Peppé accompanying photographs, India pub. pr...