The Jain Temple, a tomb in the temple, Calcutta

Date: 1944-1945 Reference: INF 14/432 Creator: Central Office of Information Catalogue context: INDIA BY CECIL BEATON: Photographs taken by Cecil Beaton whilst in India. 'In Calcutta.' Various scenes including the Jain Temple, the Bengali Girls' School, and a jute factory. The Temple of the Jains. Members a sect who do not conform to the Brahminical system although retaining many features of the Hindu religion. They are mostly traders, many of great wealth. Their chief maxim is'Ahimsa Parama Dharma' which means'Regard for life is the highest virtue'.' 'Bengali Girls' School. The Victoria Institution, Calcutta, is one of the oldest girls' schools in Bengal. The school-house is the former home of Kesshub-Chunder Sen. A pioneer in women's education in India and the founder of the Brahmo cult, whose object is the removal of the more superstitious aspects of Hinduism. The Lady Principal is Mrs. L Bannerjee, herself a Brahmo.' 'At an Indian Jute Factory'. Pictures taken at a jute factory in Calcutta. Jute, used for ropes, sandbags, camouflage netting etc. is being shipped in large quantities for the Allie... Categories: Overseas; Places Subjects: Photography and film; Art, architecture and design; Children; Indian Subcontinent; Manufacturing; Official publications; Religions; Sex and gender Topics: Arts and culture; Business, finance and innovation; Family and identity; International trade and affairs; Land and buildings; Religion Period: Second World War Copyright information: Copyright clearance for publication is not required, except in the case of documents in third-party copyright. Usage terms: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documents/information-management/use-of-tna-materials.pdf