Golden Temple in Amritsar

attributed to Samuel Bourne, 1864

The Golden Temple in Amritsar, in the northern state of Punjab, is the holiest place in the world for followers of the Sikh faith. The temple is built in a lake. Punjab was the starting point of Bourne’s journey farther to the north in 1864 to photograph the paradise that was Kashmir.

  • Artwork typephotograph
  • Object numberRP-F-F02458
  • Dimensionsheight 215 mm x width 290 mm, height 238 mm x width 318 mm
  • Physical characteristicsalbuminedruk

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