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Maha Nuvara Collection

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: View from Lady Hortons Walk, Kandy, Ceylon, 1895. Creator: W &s Ltd

View from Lady Hortons Walk, Kandy, Ceylon, 1895. Creator: W &s Ltd
View from Lady Hortons Walk, Kandy, Ceylon, 1895. The town of Kandy in what is now Sri Lanka. The island in the lake can be seen to the left

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Elefantenbadeplatz an der Mahavaliganga bei Kandy, 1926

Elefantenbadeplatz an der Mahavaliganga bei Kandy, 1926. People gather at an elephant bathing place at the Mahavaliganga near Kandy. From Der Indische Kulturkreis in Einzeldarstellungen

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Dewale (s. Tafel 58) bei der Dagoba des Heiligen Zahnes in Kandy, 1926

Dewale (s. Tafel 58) bei der Dagoba des Heiligen Zahnes in Kandy, 1926. Dewale at the Dagoba of the Holy Tooth in Kandy. From Der Indische Kulturkreis in Einzeldarstellungen

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Dagoba im Tempel des Heilgen Zahnes in Kandy, 1926

Dagoba im Tempel des Heilgen Zahnes in Kandy, 1926. Dagoba in the Temple of the Holy Tooth in Kandy. From Der Indische Kulturkreis in Einzeldarstellungen. [Georg Muller, Munich, 1926]

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Kloster im Tempeldes Heiligen Zahnes (Dalada Maligawa Vihara), Kandy, 1926

Kloster im Tempeldes Heiligen Zahnes (Dalada Maligawa Vihara), Kandy, 1926. Monastery in the Temple of the Holy Tooth (Dalada Maligawa Vihara), Kandy

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Der Tempel des Hiligen Zahnes Buddhas in Kandy (im Vordergrund der achteckige Bau Pattiripuwa), 19

Der Tempel des Hiligen Zahnes Buddhas in Kandy (im Vordergrund der achteckige Bau Pattiripuwa), 1926. The temple of the Hiligen tooth of Buddha in Kandy

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Der See von Kand mit dem Bibliotheksgebaude des Tempels des Heiligen Zahnes, 1926

Der See von Kand mit dem Bibliotheksgebaude des Tempels des Heiligen Zahnes, 1926. The lake of Kand with the library building of the temple of the Holy Tooth

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Elefant auf einem Wege bei Kandy, 1926

Elefant auf einem Wege bei Kandy, 1926. Elephant on a path near Kandy. From Der Indische Kulturkreis in Einzeldarstellungen. [Georg Muller, Munich, 1926]

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Der untere Teil der Halme einer Pflanze des Riesenbambus in Peradeniya, 1926

Der untere Teil der Halme einer Pflanze des Riesenbambus in Peradeniya, 1926. The lower part of the stalks of a plant of the Giant Bamboo in Peradeniya

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Gedige Vihara, Kandy (Beispiel eines buddhistischen Tempels im Stile eines Hinduheiligtums, Dewale)

Gedige Vihara, Kandy (Beispiel eines buddhistischen Tempels im Stile eines Hinduheiligtums, Dewale)
Gedige Vihara, Kandy (Beispiel eines buddhistischen Tempels im Stile eines Hinduheiligtums, Dewale, vom Anfang des 18. Jahrhunderts), 1926

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Riesenbambus (Dendrocalamus giganteus) in Peradeniya bei Kandy, 1926

Riesenbambus (Dendrocalamus giganteus) in Peradeniya bei Kandy, 1926. Giant bamboo (Dendrocalamus giganteus) in Peradeniya near Kandy. From Der Indische Kulturkreis in Einzeldarstellungen

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Alter singhalesiscer Arbeiter aus Kandy, 1926

Alter singhalesiscer Arbeiter aus Kandy, 1926. Older sinhalese worker at Kandy. From Der Indische Kulturkreis in Einzeldarstellungen. [Georg Muller, Munich, 1926]

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Ortsvorstand in Kandy in der altsinghalesischen Tracht, 1926

Ortsvorstand in Kandy in der altsinghalesischen Tracht, 1926. Man in traditional Sinhalese costume. From Der Indische Kulturkreis in Einzeldarstellungen. [Georg Muller, Munich, 1926]

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Die Insel im See von Kandy, 1926

Die Insel im See von Kandy, 1926. The island in the lake near Kandy. Sri Lanka. From Der Indische Kulturkreis in Einzeldarstellungen. [Georg Muller, Munich, 1926]

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: See, Tempel des Heiligen Zahnes und Bibliothek in Kandy, vom Viktoria-Drive ach Osten gesehen, 192

See, Tempel des Heiligen Zahnes und Bibliothek in Kandy, vom Viktoria-Drive ach Osten gesehen, 1926. Lake, Temple of the Holy Tooth and Library in Kandy, seen from the Victoria Drive east

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Blick auf den See von Kandy von Greory-Road nach NNW, 1926

Blick auf den See von Kandy von Greory-Road nach NNW, 1926. View of the lake from Kandy from Greory-Road to NNW. From Der Indische Kulturkreis in Einzeldarstellungen. [Georg Muller, Munich, 1926]

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: The Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Kandy, 1913. Artist: Thyra Creyke-Clark

The Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Kandy, 1913. Artist: Thyra Creyke-Clark
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Kandy, 1913. From The Gorgeous East by Frank Elias. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1913]

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: A Street Scene in Kandy, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

A Street Scene in Kandy, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
A Street Scene in Kandy, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: The Temple of the Tooth, Kandy - Interior, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

The Temple of the Tooth, Kandy - Interior, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
The Temple of the Tooth, Kandy - Interior, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: The Temple of the Tooth, Kandy - Exterior, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

The Temple of the Tooth, Kandy - Exterior, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
The Temple of the Tooth, Kandy - Exterior, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Kandy. Perahera Prcession Passing, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate

Kandy. Perahera Prcession Passing, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Kandy. Perahera Prcession Passing, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Kandy. Sacred Elephants of the Temple Bathing, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate

Kandy. Sacred Elephants of the Temple Bathing, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Kandy. Sacred Elephants of the Temple Bathing, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: View of Kandy Lake from Lady Hortons Drive, Kandy, c1890, (1910)

View of Kandy Lake from Lady Hortons Drive, Kandy, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
View of Kandy Lake from Lady Hortons Drive, Kandy, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: The Temple of the Holy Tooth and Dagoba, Kandy, Ceylon, c1890, (1910)

The Temple of the Holy Tooth and Dagoba, Kandy, Ceylon, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
The Temple of the Holy Tooth and Dagoba, Kandy, Ceylon, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Victoria Esplanade, Kandy, Ceylon, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate

Victoria Esplanade, Kandy, Ceylon, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Victoria Esplanade, Kandy, Ceylon, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Kandy Perahera. - A Procession of Elephants carried through by the Kandyan Chiefs, c1890, (1910)

Kandy Perahera. - A Procession of Elephants carried through by the Kandyan Chiefs, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Sacred Elephant in the Perahera Procession, Kandy, Ceylon, c1890, (1910)

Sacred Elephant in the Perahera Procession, Kandy, Ceylon, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Sacred Elephant in the Perahera Procession, Kandy, Ceylon, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Kandy Lake and Drive, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate

Kandy Lake and Drive, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Kandy Lake and Drive, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Kandy - A Picturesque Corner of the Lake, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate

Kandy - A Picturesque Corner of the Lake, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Kandy - A Picturesque Corner of the Lake, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Kandy, Ceylon, late 19th or early 20th century

Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Kandy, Ceylon, late 19th or early 20th century. The focal point of Kandy is the golden roofed Dalada Maligawa, the sacred Temple of the Tooth

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Trincomalee Street, Kandy, Ceylon, late 19th or early 20th century

Trincomalee Street, Kandy, Ceylon, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Dalada Maligawa, Palace of Buddhas Tooth, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood

Dalada Maligawa, Palace of Buddhas Tooth, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Dalada Maligawa, Palace of Buddhas Tooth, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 1902. Stereoscopic slide. Detail. This is the famous shrine where pilgrims come from all parts of India to adore the so-called Sacred Tooth

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Kandy (Maha Nuvara), Sri Lanka, 1895

Kandy (Maha Nuvara), Sri Lanka, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVI, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: The Royal Train leaving Kandy station, Sri Lanka, c1910s

The Royal Train leaving Kandy station, Sri Lanka, c1910s

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Kandy Lake, Kandy, Sri Lanka, c1910s

Kandy Lake, Kandy, Sri Lanka, c1910s. Kandy Lake was built in 1807

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: 17th century Elephant in Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 20th century

17th century Elephant in Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 20th century
Elephant made of Women, Inner Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 20th century. 17th century image of elephant made of women in the inner temple of Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Planting rice in Sri Lanka

Planting rice in Sri Lanka
Planting rice february in south of Kandy in Sri Lanka

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Elephant eating in Sri Lanka. Artist: CM Dixon

Elephant eating in Sri Lanka. Artist: CM Dixon
A Sri Lankan Elephant eating in the evening after work, near Kandy in Sri Lanka

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Elephant cooling off in a river in Sri Lanka. Artist: CM Dixon

Elephant cooling off in a river in Sri Lanka. Artist: CM Dixon
Sri Lankan elephant cooling off in a river at midday, taking a rest from work, near Kandy in Sri Lanka

Background imageMaha Nuvara Collection: Sri Lankan elephant. Artist: CM Dixon

Sri Lankan elephant. Artist: CM Dixon
A Sri Lankan elephant near Kandy


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