Rajgir (old). Maniyar Math before demolition of Jain temple from north-east. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
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Genre: Architectural Photography View looking towards the octagonal domed tower built over earlier Hindu shrine. The demolition of this structure was the cause of some problems during excavation work: 'In connexion with the excavations at Rajgir, some slight trouble arose from the removal of th...
Rajgir (old). Maniyar Math before demolition of Jain temple showing part of tower unearthed, from south. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
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Genre: Architectural Photography Similar to print 44, but showing the excavations at a more advanced stage. Subjects = archaeological excavations; archaeological sites; Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (Director-General's Reports); Indian ...
Rajgir (old). Maniyar Math: figure of Nagini adjoining that of Ganesa. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
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Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of sculpture at base of the cylindrical brick Hindu shrine after excavation. '...a brick cylindrical tower, adorned round its base with figures of serpent-deities, Ganesa, Siva, and a garlanded linga, but without an entrance of any kind to give access...
Rajgir (old). Maniyar Math: Siva, in stucco, on west portion of base. Photographer: Archaeological Survey of India
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Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of (damaged) Shiva sculpture. Subjects = archaeological excavations; archaeological sites; Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (Director-General's Reports); architectural elements; Indian architectu...