Puduperiyavar leads a procession at IIT Madras, 1965
Visiting VIPs , Institute Events
Kanchi Kamakoti Peethadhipathi Jagadguru Sri Jayendra Saraswati Swamiji, commonly known as Puduperiyavar, was the 69th head of the Kanchi Matha, a Hindu institution based in Kanchipuram. He visited IIT Madras to conduct the kumbhabhishekam, or consecration of the Jalakanteshwara Temple.
The temple, having completed renovation in 1965, donned a new look and the devotees poured in for this event.
IIT Madras’ iconic palm trees can be spotted in the background.
Collection:
Gourishankar Collection
Photograph ID:
001/0290/IMG_0092
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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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