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V6664(2)
- Record Id:
- 040-003302591
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 032-003302589
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100028276000.0x001522
- LARK:
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- V6664(2)
- Title:
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Kálkaji [Kalka Temple, Delhi]. Photographer: Unknown
- Scope & Content:
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Genre: Architectural Photography
Facing p. 28. View looking towards the sanctuary dome of the Kali Devi Devi Temple: 'The temple of Kálka of Káli Devi stands on the boundary of the historic village of Bahárpúr, and about nine miles from modern Delhi, on the road to Tughlaqábád. Originally, it was a twelve-doored masonry room. The stone which is worshipped as the Káli Devi is placed in the centre of the room, and screened off on three sides with red sand stone and marble railings about six feet high...' The dome and outer rooms were added in 1816.
- Collection Area:
- Visual Arts
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-003302589
040-003302591 - Is part of:
- V6664 : The archaeology and monumental remains of Delhi. Photographer(s): Unknown
V6664(2) : Kálkaji [Kalka Temple, Delhi]. Photographer: Unknown - Hierarchy:
- 032-003302589[0002]/040-003302591
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: V6664
- Record Type (Level):
- File
- Extent:
- 1 item
- Digitised Content:
- Languages:
- Not applicable
- Scripts:
- Not applicable
- Techniques:
- Albumen Print
Photograph
Photographic Print
Silver Printing-Out Paper Print - Start Date:
- 1875
- End Date:
- 1876
- Date Range:
- c 1876
- Era:
- CE
- Access:
-
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- User Conditions:
- Appointment required to view these records. Please consult Asian and African Studies Print Room staff.
- Physical Characteristics:
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Dimensions: 166 mm x 115 mm
Format: Printed Book
Secondary Support: Card
- Material Type:
- Photographs
- Legal Status:
- Not Public Record(s)
- Subjects:
- Architectural Types
Architecture
Hindu Temples
Kalka temple (Delhi)
Religious Buildings
Temples