Devotees follow the procession at IIT Madras, 1965
Visiting VIPs , Institute Events
This photograph was taken during the kumbhabhishekam function of the Jalakanteshwara Temple. Puduperiyavar, the 69th head of the Kanchi Matha of Kanchipuram was present at the function. Here he is seen immediately behind the carriage.
Also seen are Mr. Y. S. Ramaswamy (Superintending Engineer, closest to the wheel) and Prof. R. Krishnamurthi (Head of Humanities Department, to Mr. Ramaswamy’s right hand side).
Collection:
Gourishankar Collection
Photograph ID:
001/0290/IMG_0074
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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
Date:
18 June 1965
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