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Copyright: sunandan saha (papon)
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| Genre: Lieux |
| Média: Couleur |
| Date de prise de vue: 2008-10-05 |
| Catégories: Architecture |
| Appareil photographique: Olympus SP-550uz |
| Exposition: f/4.4, 1/1000 secondes |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Versions: version originale |
| Date de soumission: 2008-10-05 9:28 |
| Vue: 244 |
| Points: 4 |
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| [Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe |
This was taken at "Bandel Church",it is one of the oldest Christian churches in West Bengal, India.
Around the middle of the 16th century, the Portuguese began using Bandel as a port. During or around 1571, they were given permission by Akbar, the Mughal emperor, to build a town in Hooghly. As they began settling around the area, their priests began to baptise the natives - by 1598, Catholics in Hooghly numbered around five thousand, including natives and mixed races.
In 1579, the Portuguese built a port on the banks of the Hooghly, as well as a fort, and enlisted the services of a band of Augustinian Friars, then the largest religious body in Goa. The following year, Captain Pedro Tavares obtained the emperor's full permission to preach the Catholic faith publicly, and erect churches. Thus the Bandel Church was constructed in 1599.
This first church was burnt down during the sacking of Hooghly by the Moors in 1632. A newer church, constructed by Gomez de Soto (also spelt John Comes de Soto), was built over the ruin in 1660. The keystone of the older church can still be seen on the eastern gate of the monastery. |
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Perfect composition Sunandan!
Well done!
Elena!
Hello Sunandan. You have documented nice statues from India. Sharp focus with excellent details. This one has pleasing spotless background. Best regards. Jusni
Excellent picture Papon!