Puduperiyavar during the first kumbhabhishekam of the Jalakanteshwara Temple, 1965

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Puduperiyavar attended the kumbhabhishekam of the Jalakanteshwara Temple at IIT Madras. The temple construction started at IIT Madras in 1962 after residents consulted Mahaperiyavar, the predecessor of Puduperiyavar regarding the worship of a Shiva lingam, said to be over 400 years old. The lingam was worshiped by residents of villages under a small shrine. Sources suggest that the idol was previously placed near the lake.

The persons in the photograph appear to be standing near the homa or fire used for rituals at the temple.

Seen in the image, Puduperiyavar (first row, extreme left) and Prof. R. Krishnamurthi (Head of Humanities Department, first row third from left).

Collection:

Gourishankar Collection

Album Name:

Jalakanteshwara Temple Kumbhabhishekam, 1965 and Visit of Mahaperiyavar, 1966

Photograph ID:

001/0290/IMG_0091

Album ID:

0290

Photographer:

C. Gourishankar (1936-2002). A geologist by qualification, Gourishankar started his career as a photographer after working for many years with the Geological Survey of India. In everything that he did, Gourishankar strove to achieve flawlessness and impeccable quality. Thus his photography too was characterised by this drive for perfection. Every photograph that Gourishankar took was meticulously planned and shot and printed with diligence and patience. Gourishankar carried out most of the official photography at IIT Madras in the 1960s.

Event:

Jalakanteshwara Temple Kumbhabhishekam

Place:

Jalakanteshwara Temple

Date:

18 June 1965