During the kumbhabhishekam of Jalakanteshwara Temple, 1965

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This photograph shows us a rare view from atop the temple. The vimana kalasam of the Jalakanteshwara Temple (the shiny object) according to an article, weighs 300 kg. The vimana sits atop the gopuram above the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. The kumbhabhishekam is done to consecrate the temple. The top of the temple (seen in image) is bathed in holy waters as part of the ceremony.

Seen in the image, from left, Prof. R. Krishnamurthi (Head of Humanities Department, extreme left), Mrs. Shanti Sengupto (third from left), Prof. B. Sengupto (Director of IIT Madras, fourth from right) and Mr. Y. S. Ramaswamy (Superintending Engineer, second from right).

Collection:

Gourishankar Collection

Album Name:

Jalakanteshwara Temple Kumbhabhishekam, 1965 and Visit of Mahaperiyavar, 1966

Photograph ID:

001/0290/IMG_0082

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