Sivite temple at Mungur in Karnataka 1856

Albumen print | 27.8 x 37.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2603936

William Henry Pigou (1818-1858)

Description

Photograph of the Sivite temple at Mungur in the Bellary District in Karnataka.

The image shows the pillared porch of the temple. The pillars have multiple designs and sharp edges. The roofs are pyramidal and have deeply-cut mouldings, and typifies a type of roofing common in Northern and Eastern India. The text describes the roof as 'having no appearance of cells or dwellings' which 'affords great play of light and shade'.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection William Henry Pigou (1818-1858)
(photographer)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

27.8 x 37.8 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Asia
India
Karnataka [India]
Dharwad [Karnataka]
Mysore [Karnataka]
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Architecture
Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
Non-Christian religious architecture
Temples
History
History of Asia
India-History

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