Sujet

Amethi Shiva Temple, Benares

Légende

View of the Amethi Shiva Temple on the Manikarnika Ghat in Benares [Varanasi], built by the King of Amethi, Raja Lal Madhav Singh. The exterior walls of the temple are intricately carved and winged figures on the brackets supporting the second floor can be seen. A string of dry mango leaves is hung outside the entrance. Two Indian men in white traditional dress rest against the walls outside. Inscribed on negative: Frith's Series. 3034 Rajah Amethi's Temple Benares. Caption reads: Rajah Amethi's Temple, Benares.

Date

1870

Crédit

Photo12/UIG/Bristol Archives/Dring collection

Notre référence

UMG24A02_269

Model release

Non

Property release

Non

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

48,0Mo (2,4Mo) / 39,3cm x 30,7cm / 4636 x 3622 (300dpi)

Mots clés

view amethi shiva temple manikarnika ghat benares varanasi built king amethi raja lal madhav singh the exterior walls temple intricately carved winged figures brackets supporting second floor seen a string dry mango leaves hung outside entrance two indian men white traditional dress historical content history historical photography