From Hawa Mahal to Kangra Valley: Photos from Chennai's private collections explore India's past

The story of a nation as old and diverse as India is perhaps best told through its monuments, landscapes, and people. These photographs, which can be dated to the 1960s and ’70s, were originally taken for the Indian Tourism Department. Their compelling subject and style soon made them a collector’s item. Carefully sourced from private collections with credible provenances, these photographs form a part of Ashvita’s meticulously curated selection of fine art and collectibles, available online.

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Text by Kaveri Acharya.