The harbour city of Madras and the ancient towns of Kanchi and Mahibalipuram nearby. The history of Madras, its public buildings, crafts, Museum and National Gallery with sculptures and archaeological remains from Dravidian times; the Theosophical Society; music and dancing; Kanchi, one of the seven sacred cities, its masterweavers, its temples with frescoes and sculptures dating from the 8th century A.D.; Mahibalipuram with temples and sculptures cut from solid rock.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
006568
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)