Puduperiyavar at IIT Madras, 1965
Visiting VIPs , Institute Events
This photograph was taken during the kumbhabhishekam of Jalakanteshwara Temple at IIT Madras. It was attended by residents of the campus. This included staff members, faculty and their families. Puduperiyavar, the 69th head of the Kanchi Matha, Kanchipuram attended the ceremony. He is seen carrying the vessel in the photograph.
Collection:
Gourishankar Collection
Photograph ID:
001/0290/IMG_0086
Album ID:
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
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