INTERNATIONAL PRESS PHOTO, USA

A very rare and close up photograph, depicting the Maharaja of Mysore seated in the Golden Howdah, on a highly decorated and caparisoned Elephant, leading the famous Dussehra Procession on the streets of Mysore. Photo by International Press Photo, USA.
Dated 11 Oct 1942
20 x 15 cms (mounted, glazed and framed)

H. H. JAYACHAMARAJENDRA WADIYAR (1919 - 1974)
Maharaja of Mysore
A very rare and hitherto unseen photograph of H. H.Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, Maharaja of Mysore performing the Dussehra ritual of worshipping the Horse before commencement of the famous Jamboo Savari from the forecourts of the Mysore Palace. Original black and white photograph by International Press Photo USA.
Circa 1947
Size 20 x 15 cms (mounted, glazed and framed)