Madura. The Great Pagoda, Interior View of Part of Muroothappa Sarvacar Munduppum, January–February

Captured by Captain Linnaeus Tripe during his tenure as Photographer to the Government, this photograph documents the interior of the Muroothappa Sarvacar Munduppum within the Great Pagoda at Madura, taken between January and February. The image reveals the intricate architectural details of the sacred space, showcasing the elaborate columns and carvings characteristic of South Indian temple design. The work is mounted with a blindstamp crediting Tripe's official governmental role and bears the handwritten plate number "6," reflecting the systematic documentary nature of his photographic survey.