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040-003130021 Subject Cave Temples

1. Photo 1000/30(2991)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1000/30(2991)
Title:
Kaloogoomulla [Kalugumalai], near Tinnevelly. The beautiful monolith. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close-up view of the richly-carved dome of the Jain shrine of Vattuvan Kovil. Received from Captain Lyon, 5th May 1871. India Museum no. 1231. Duplicate at Photo 212/3 (11).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 1000/30(3084)

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Photo 1000/30(3084)
Title:
Mahavellipore, near Madras. General view of granite rocks. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view looking towards rock outcrop dotted with cave temples. On the summit of the rocks stands the Olakkanatha Temple, with the entrance to the Mahishamardini Cave directly beneath. Received from Captain Lyon, 5th May 1871. India Museum no. 1326. Duplicat...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 1000/30(2989)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1000/30(2989)
Title:
Kaloogoomulla [Kalugumalai], near Tinnevelly. Other carvings on the Rock. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 1000/30(3086)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1000/30(3086)
Title:
Mahavellipore, near Madras. General view of monolithic temples. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography The Pancha Rathas from the north-west. The view shows, from left to right: Draupadi Ratha, Arjuna Ratha, Bhima Ratha, Dharmaraja Ratha and Nakula Sahadeva Ratha. With the stone lion and elephant, carved in the round, in the foreground. Received from Captain Lyon...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 1000/30(3089)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1000/30(3089)
Title:
Mahavellipore, near Madras. The cracked monolith [Bhima Ratha]. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography '...[The Bhima Ratha] represents the largest of the five Raths, and the third in succession...This view is taken on the east, or seaside'. Received from Captain Lyon, 5th May 1871. India Museum no. 1331. Duplicate at Photo 212/5 (35).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 1000/30(3091)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1000/30(3091)
Title:
Mahavellipore, near Madras. The fourth monolith [Dharmaraja Ratha]. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography '...[The Dharmaraja Ratha] represents the fourth Rath or Monolithic Temple'. Received from Captain Lyon, 5th May 1871. India Museum no. 1333. Duplicate at Photo 212/5 (37).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 1000/30(3073)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1000/30(3073)
Title:
Mahavellipore, near Madras. Porch adjoining the basso-relievos represented in No 424. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Head-on view of façade of Pancha Pandava Mandapa. Received from Captain Lyon, 5th May 1871. India Museum no. 1315. Duplicate at Photo 212/5 (19).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868
Extent:
1 item

8. Photo 1000/30(3074)

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Photo 1000/30(3074)
Title:
Mahavellipore, near Madras. The stone bull. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Nandi sculpture in the Krishna Mandapa. Received from Captain Lyon, 5th May 1871. India Museum no. 1316. Duplicate at Photo 212/5 (20).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868
Extent:
1 item

9. Photo 1000/30(3076)

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Photo 1000/30(3076)
Title:
Mahavellipore, near Madras. Continuation of carvings in Kristna Portico. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography (?)Krishna protecting the herds. Received from Captain Lyon, 5th May 1871. India Museum no. 1318. Duplicate at Photo 212/5 (22).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 1000/30(3077)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1000/30(3077)
Title:
Mahavellipore, near Madras. Small monolithic temple near the village. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the Ganesha Ratha. Received from Captain Lyon, 5th May 1871. India Museum no. 1319. Duplicate at Photo 212/5 (23).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868
Extent:
1 item