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India Trip_072

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A travel journal page featuring a mural depicting the life of Mahatma Gandhi, with a photograph of a man standing in front of it.
Title
India Trip_072
Alternative Title
India Trip
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2014
Description
The page is part of a travel journal, dated February 16, 2014, in Delhi. It includes a large, colorful mural illustrating various scenes from the life of Mahatma Gandhi, including his interactions with people, his teachings, and his role in Indian history. The mural is rich in detail, with figures in traditional Indian attire and vibrant colors. Below the mural, a photograph shows a man standing in front of it, dressed in traditional Indian clothing, holding a walking stick. The page is bound with a string and has a small tassel attached.
Identifier
030_013014-021714_india_book
Dates Completed
January 30, 2014 - February 17, 2014
Keywords
Taj Mahal; Golden Book Encyclopedia; Safeway; Columbus Nebraska; Mahatma Gandhi; Mughal art; Indian spiritual texts; India travel; Gretchen Dykstra; Northern India; Mumbai; Elephanta Caves; Varanasi; Panna National Park; Khajuraho; Agra; Jaipur; Jodhpur; Udaipur; Delhi; $14,000 cost; Dallas Morning News pension; Pennies from heaven; Mani Bhavan; Dhobi Ghat; Ganges River; Funeral pyres; Nadesar Palace; Hotel luxury; Panna forest safari; Elephants; Tigers; Sacred sculptures; Oberoi Hotel; Rambagh Palace; Jaipur textiles; Quilt purchases; Umaid Bhawan Palace; Garden of Cosmos; Tara Homes; Gandhi memorials
Transcription
The life of Gandhi in mural.
mural at Gandhi assassination site
FEBRUARY 16
Delhi
2014
Rights
To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
Is Part Of
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