A photograph of a chariot at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Seringapatem.

Reference Number: 1380/1/32/002
Alternative Reference Number: 1380
Level of Description: Item
Title: A photograph of a chariot at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Seringapatem.
Creator(s) & Administrative History: Colour Sergeant Frederick John Reginald Urch
Date: 1915
Extent: Extent: 1 photograph
Description: Photograph of a temple car or chariot, an "Idol car" or "Ratha", decorated with intricate wood carving, with a sheltering canopy and large stone wheels, used to carry the statues of the gods during religious festivals: a "temple on wheels". It dates from the Tipu sultan era in the 18th century. It is housed in a pavilion outside the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Seringapatem, a town with significant history related to Tipu Sultan, the former ruler of Mysore. A small group of people, including two Europeans are viewing it.
Access Conditions: Physical access to the photograph album is restricted to the depositors family only. Public access to the photograph is available via the digitised version on Bath Record Office: Archives and Local Studies online catalogue.