The Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya, before repairs. Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik
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Genre: Archaeological Photography General view of the east façade of the main tower, before restoration. The negative has been retouched to make the tower stand out more prominently against the skyline. A very similar view from the same position, which appears to have been taken around the same...
The Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya, during restoration. Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik
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Genre: Architectural Photography Photograph from the same viewpoint as print 49, showing the east façade of the temple under restoration and swathed in scaffolding. Repairs and restoration of the temple were undertaken by J. D. Beglar, an appointment authorised by Sir Ashley Eden, Lieutenant-Go...