Tamil Collection

The home of snooker - The Ottacamund Club, Southern India
Playing snooker at the Ootacamund Club, Ootacamund (known as Snooty Ooty) in the Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu, Southern India, where snooker originated on the billiard tables during the Raj

View of the hill station of Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, India, with St Anthonys Church in the middle distance, and beef and mutton stalls on the left. Date: circa 1910s

Tamil girl, Ceylon (Sri Lanka) circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

Shiva Nataraja, King of Dance. 850-1100. Hindu art. Chola art. Sculpture on bronze. FRANCE. Paris. Guimet Museum. Proc: INDIA. TAMIL NADU

Nataraja, Shiva as the Lord of Dance, 1000s. South India, Tamil Nadu
2967360 Nataraja, Shiva as the Lord of Dance, 1000s. South India, Tamil Nadu, Chola period (bronze) by Indian School; 113x102x30 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

A village deity. A colossal statue of the gate-keeper god or Dvarapala, holding a gadha mace and with his attendants
3033747 A village deity. A colossal statue of the gate-keeper god or Dvarapala, holding a gadha mace and with his attendants, in Tami?akam or the Ancient Tami? country, southern India

Ramavataram, popularly referred to as Kamba Ramayanam, 1828
3480343 Ramavataram, popularly referred to as Kamba Ramayanam, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of Ramavataram, popularly referred to as Kamba Ramayanam)

Six Chakras representing the plexuses of the human body. Hindu. Tanjore, Tamil Nadu, c1850
530286 Six Chakras representing the plexuses of the human body. Hindu. Tanjore, Tamil Nadu, c1850.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Hindu Saint Manikkavacakar, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown
The Hindu Saint Manikkavacakar, early 12th century

The Hindu Saint Manikkavacakar, early 12th century Creator: Unknown
The Hindu Saint Manikkavacakar, early 12th century

The Graphic, Front Cover June 19th. 1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover June 19th. 1886, 1886. The Ceylon tea industry - Tamul girl plucking a tea bush. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Gopuram - Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam, India
Gopuram of the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple (Thiruvarangam) - a Hindu temple dedicated to Ranganatha, a form of the Supreme God, Maha Vishnu, located in Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India

Deaf and Dumb School, Palayamkottai, India
C. E. Z. (Church of England Zenana Missionary Society) Deaf and Dumb School, Palamcottah (now Palayamkottai in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu), India. Deaf and Dumb children learning to talk

Rosama and Sandenam, Tamil girls, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Rosama and Sandenam, Tamil girls, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Portrait of two young women in what is now Sri Lanka. Rosama und Sandenam - Tamilmadchen, Kandy

The home of snooker - The Oottacamund Club, Southern India
Playing snooker at the Ootacamund Club, Ootacamund (known as Snooty Ooty) in the Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu, Southern India, where snooker originated on the billiard tables during the Raj

The Elephant & its Mahot
ruhan

Hill Fort of Gingee or Senji, Tamil Nadu, India. 1835

Interior of Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram Island, India
Interior (The Great Corridor) of Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram Island, Tamil Nadu, India, a Hindu temple in Dravidian style dedicated to the god Shiva. Date: circa early 1930s

Polygars of Tinnevelly (Tirunelveli), Southern India
Polygars (Palaiyakkarars, military chiefs) of Tinnevelly (Tirunelveli), Tamil Nadu (Madras State), Southern India. Date: 1842

Studies of people, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Studies of people, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Roman Catholic Tamil man, Sinhalese man, Muslim man. Tscheddy Mam (Tamile) (Romische Katholik), Singhalese, Mohamedaner

Tamil boy, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Tamil boy, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Portrait of a boy with a large leaf. Jupen [?], Tamilen Junge in Kandy. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

China meets Ceylon in London - Hsiao Ch ien and J. M. Tambimuttu, 1942 Creator: Unknown
China meets Ceylon in London - Hsiao Ch ien and J. M. Tambimuttu broadcasting in the Eastern Service, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft

The silver chariot of the Chettiars, Saigon, Vietnam, 1912. The Chettiars are a Hindu people of Tamil origin. A significant community used to live in Vietnam before the Vietnam War

Tamil Woman Tea Picker in a Tea Plantation in the Highlands, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Nuwara Eliya, Central Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Selvanayagie working as a Tea Picker in Pedro Tea Plantation in the Highlands, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Entrance to Batu Caves through the colorful staircase, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Rubber Tree to Finished Motor Tyres 1907
Showing the plantation where the rubber is produced for the Dunlop Tyres factory where it is pressed, stretched and moulded into shape ready to be used on motorcars. Date: 1907

Doorway #2
Ludwig Riml

DDE-90024302
India, Tamil Nadu, Nilgiri Mountains, UNESCO World Heritage Steam Train, Udagamandalam (AKA Ooty). Date: 05/07/2007

DDE-90024301
Railroad track of Heritage Steam Train going through forest Udagamandalam, Nilgiri Mountains, Tamil Nadu, India Date: 12/08/2006

Raja-Singa King of Ceylon from Receuil des Estampes, Representant les Rangs et les Dignites
STC196359 Raja-Singa King of Ceylon from Receuil des Estampes, Representant les Rangs et les Dignites, suivant le Costume de toutes les Nations existantes

Arcade in Quadrangle, 1858. Creator: Captain Linnaeus Tripe
Arcade in Quadrangle, 1858. [The Palace of Trimul Naik (Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal) in what is now Madurai, south India]. Salted paper print or diluted albumen print from calotype negative

The Prince of Wales in Ceylon (engraving)
1059073 The Prince of Wales in Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales in Ceylon)

Asian actors costumes, late 19th Century (engraving)
968770 Asian actors costumes, late 19th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asian actors costumes, late 19th Century)

Madura: Pillars in the Recessed Portico in the Royal Gopurum with the base of one of the Four Sculpted Monoliths
996013 Madura: Pillars in the Recessed Portico in the Royal Gopurum with the base of one of the Four Sculpted Monoliths, 1858 (albumen print from a waxed paper negative) by Tripe

Tamil tambourine dancers of Ceylon (photo)
5998161 Tamil tambourine dancers of Ceylon (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tamil tambourine dancers of Ceylon)

Do not believe a weeping man or a laughing woman, 1932 (colour litho)
473444 Do not believe a weeping man or a laughing woman, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

There are some who take up the battle-axe and there are others who stop tigers
473434 There are some who take up the battle-axe and there are others who stop tigers, but givers are scarce, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull

Tongue Piercing, c. 1860-80 (b / w photo)
498629 Tongue Piercing, c.1860-80 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Probably in Kashmir)

There are some who take up the battle-axe, and there are others who stop tigers, but givers are scarce (colour litho)
5205419 There are some who take up the battle-axe, and there are others who stop tigers, but givers are scarce (colour litho) by Bull

Ceylon (engraving)
6003627 Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceylon. Illustration for The Childrens Friend (1888).); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright

Types of Ceylon women, 1891 (b / w photo)
5944841 Types of Ceylon women, 1891 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cingalese and Tamil woman from photos supplied by the Ceylon Planters Tea Company Sri Lanka)

Mr D. Joseph, an East Indian in traditional Ceylonese costume, c
5944838 Mr D. Joseph, an East Indian in traditional Ceylonese costume, c.1893 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Festival of Pongal (chromolitho)
961361 The Festival of Pongal (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Festival of Pongal. Days of the Hindu year)

No. 34: Turban, Indian Fabrics, compiled by John Forbes Watson, 1866 (paper and cotton)
3472684 No. 34: Turban, Indian Fabrics, compiled by John Forbes Watson, 1866 (paper and cotton) by English School, (19th century); Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Jaffina Tamil, c. 1870-90 (albumen print)
622778 Jaffina Tamil, c.1870-90 (albumen print) by Scowen & Co, Charles T (fl. c.1870-90); 13.9x9.7 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; British, out of copyright

Asian actors costumes, late 19th Century (coloured engraving)
968818 Asian actors costumes, late 19th Century (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asian actors costumes, late 19th Century)

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"Tamil: A Rich Tapestry of Culture and Heritage" Discover the enchanting world of Tamil, a land that holds the title of being the home of snooker, with The Ottacamund Club in Southern India. Immerse yourself in its vibrant history as you explore its diverse facets. Step back in time to Ceylon (Sri Lanka) circa 1890 and meet a Tamil girl who embodies grace and elegance. Witness her captivating beauty against the backdrop of this mesmerizing island. Marvel at the divine artistry of Shiva Nataraja, the King of Dance, dating back to 850-1100 AD. This exquisite sculpture showcases South India's rich Hindu heritage and is an ode to artistic brilliance. Take a breathtaking journey through Coonoor, nestled amidst the hills Nadu, India. Behold nature's splendor as you soak in panoramic views that will leave you spellbound. Delve into ancient traditions with Nataraja - Shiva as the Lord of Dance from 1000s AD. This iconic representation symbolizes cosmic energy and eternal rhythm within South Indian culture. Witness how rubber trees transform into finished motor tires in 1907 – a testament to Tamil Nadu's industrial prowess and contribution to global trade. Gaze upon Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple's majestic Gopuram in Srirangam, India. Its intricate architecture stands tall as a testament to devotion and spirituality deeply rooted within Tamil culture. Celebrate inclusivity at Palayamkottai's Deaf and Dumb School where education knows no boundaries or limitations. Experience firsthand how compassion shapes lives irrespective of challenges faced by individuals. Travel back further in time to Kandy, Ceylon (Sri Lanka) in 1898 where Rosama and Sandenam embody traditional Tamil values while embracing their unique identity within this multicultural society created by Christian Wilhelm Allers' lens.