Puduperiyavar ascending the stairs leading to the vimana of Jalakanteshwara Temple, 1965

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Visiting VIPs , Institute Events

It is likely that this photograph was taken immediately before the kumbhabhishekam of the Jalakanteshwara Temple at IIT Madras took place. Puduperiyavar, the head of the Kanchi Matha was present during the function.

According to an article, the temple had recently completed renovation after three years of reconstruction. In order to consecrate the deities and the temple, the kumbhabhishekam was organized. Campus residents, staff members and faculty members attended the function.

Collection:

Gourishankar Collection

Album Name:

Jalakanteshwara Temple Kumbhabhishekam, 1965 and Visit of Mahaperiyavar, 1966

Photograph ID:

001/0290/IMG_0093

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