Jul 29, 2012
Indian Actress Meena Kumari in the Movie Pakeezah - 1972
Meena Kumari (1 August 1932 – 31 March 1972), born Mahjabeen Bano, was an Indian movie actress and poetess. She is regarded as one of the most prominent actresses to have appeared on the screens of Hindi Cinema. During a career spanning 30 years from her childhood to her death, she starred in more than ninety films, many of which have achieved classic and cult status today.
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Maharaj Kumari Lalitarni Devi of Burdwan (b.1911 - d.1947), Daughter of Sir Bijay Chand Mahtab, Maharaja Bahadur of Burdwan
First three photographs shot in 1931 and last two photographs shot in 1927
Source: National Portrait Gallery (npg.org.uk)
Portrait of Spiritual Teacher Sant Kirpal Singh - 1955
Sant Kirpal Singh (6 February 1894–21 August 1974) was a spiritual teacher ("Sant") who was born in India in the village of Sayyad Kasran, in the western part of the Punjab which now belongs to Pakistan. Further biographical information is available.
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Jul 12, 2012
Deeg Fort in Bharatpur district, Rajasthan - India 1928
Deeg It is an ancient town. It finds mention in Skanda Purana as “Dirgha” or “Dirghapura”. Deeg was the first capital of the newly carved out Jat state of Bharatpur, when Badan Singh was proclaimed its ruler in 1722. In 1730, the Maharaja Suraj Mal erected the strong fortress of Deeg. After Suraj Mal moved the capital to Bharatpur, Deeg became the second capital of the rulers of Bharatpur princely state. It is known for its number of forts, palaces, gardens and fountains.
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Photographer: Martin Hürlimann
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Photographer: Martin Hürlimann
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Ghats (Bathing Places) and Palaces on the Ganges, Varanasi (Benares) - India 1928
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Jul 8, 2012
Muktesvara deula (Temple) in Bhubaneshwar, Orissa - India 1928
Muktesvara deula is a 10th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva located in Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, India. The temple dates back to 970 A.D., is a monument of singular importance in the study of the development of Hindu temples in Orissa. In this stylistic development the Mukteswara plays a pivotal role; it marks the culmination of all earlier developments, and initiates a period of experiment which continues for an entire century, as seen in such temples as the Rajarani Temple and Lingaraj temple, both located in Bhubaneswar.
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Photographer: Martin Hürlimann
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