Digitisation of the photographic collection from DirghaMan and GaneshMan Chitrakar Art Foundation
Endangered Archives Programme
These glass plate negatives were taken by Dirgha Man (1877-1951) and Ganesh Man Chitrakar (1916-1985). They are interesting in the context of Nepal’s history as they were Court Photographers. Furthermore, Nepal did not open up to outside visitors until the early-1950s. The photographs that Dirgha Man took were taken in an exclusive setting that many people would not have had access to. A unique visual insight can be gained from these photographs. When Dirgha Man retired from his post in the Courts in 1945, his only son Ganesh Man took over his position and he worked in the courts until 1951. Majority of the photos are taken by Dirgha Man Chitrakar unless noted as Ganesh Man Chitrakar, or Photographer Unknown. The photographer for photographs taken in the mid 1940s can either be Dirgha Man or Ganesh Man. In these cases, the photographs have been ascribed to Dirgha Man Chitrakar. Total number of glass plate negatives taken by Dirgha Man and Ganesh Man Chitrakar: 1623. Custodial history: Dirghaman and Ganeshman Chitrakar Art Foundation. Arrangement: The content and copyright belongs to Kiran Man Chitrakar. The photographs were taken by his father and grandfather. Alternative calendar and date: This is the first time that the collection is archived and catalogued. The negatives have been arranged according to size and type. Type: Glass plate Size: 4.5X6.5, 6.5x8.5”, 10x12”, 8x10", 2.5x2.3", 12x15”. Type: Acetate Size: 120 mm, 35 mm, 3.9"x4.9" and 3.7"x3". Subject: A: Life in the Courts: Portraits and Ceremonies; B: Hunting; C: Rana Architecture; D: Jewellery and medals; E: Landscape and Temples; F: Ceremonies and Festivals; G: Portraits; H: Infrastructures; I: Photograph of Paintings. The digital files have been arranged according to type and subject.
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Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Crown Prince Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah in the carriage during his rice-feeding ceremony.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Shivalinga Temple located in Tripureswar. This Mahadev temple is built on a brick base. The square sanctum has four entrances each with a latticed door and a torana depicting Kalamakara. …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Bijeshwori monastery is located outside of Kathmandu on the banks of the Vishnumati in a secluded place. Although its basically follows the pattern of a Buddhist monastery, it has, in …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
This large sikhara style temple, in the centre of the town square of Bungamati, houses the shrine of Bungadyo, also recognized as Rato Macchendranath, Avalokitesvara, Karunamaya or Bungamati Lokesvara. Bungadyo, …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Bandhu Datta Mahavihar in Te Bahal, Kathmandu. This is a large public square. The bahal is associated with Bandhudatta Acharya who according to legend brought the Red Machchhendranath to the …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Mahankali Duo Chhen in Yachhen tol in Bhaktapur. This structure is an agam house, a religious building connected with one or more divinities. It is use not only exclusively for …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Entrance to the compound with Mahadev Shrine in Koteshwor, Kathmandu.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Procession during the rice feeding ceremony of HRH Crown Prince Dipendra in 1972. Crown Prince is seated in the carriage.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Kohiti Baha in Kohiti. The shrine in this bahal has a torano which shows the scene of the passing away of Buddha. In the courtyard are images of Mahankal and …