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...
General view of the south face of the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya, before restoration. Photographer: Peppé, Thomas Fraser
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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.
Distant view of the Gopi or Milkmaid's Cave, Nagarjuni Range, Barabar Hills. Photographer: Peppé, Thomas Fraser
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Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the hill, showing the flight of steps leading up to the cave entrance, which can be seen about halfway to the top, some 50-60 feet above ground level. For a more detailed description, see Maulvi Muhammad Hamid Kuraishi, 'List of ancient monuments...
Oblique view of the entrance to the Vedathika Cave, Nagarjuni Range, Barabar Hills. Photographer: Peppé, Thomas Fraser
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Genre: Architectural Photography View from the left looking towards the cave entrance, situated in the angle of the rock-face. The cave is situated immediately to the west of the Vahiyaka Cave. Described in Maulvi Muhammad Hamid Kuraishi, 'List of ancient monuments protected under Act VII of 19...
Close view of elephant sculpture on right-hand section of Arjuna's Penance, with Nagaraja sculpture in foreground, Mamallapuram. Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Architectural Photography A close view from the left of the large elephant, with the Nagaraja sculpture half-buried in the ground in front. Received 'From Mrs Breeks July 1873'. India Museum no. 1113.
Madura. The Great Pagoda [Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple]. The pyramidal tower at east entrance. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
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Genre: Architectural Photography Massive gopura at the east entrance of the Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple, directly opposite the Pudu Mandapa. Received from Captain Lyon, 5th May 1871. India Museum no. 1179. Duplicate at Photo 212/1 (40).