The Chattri (indian memorial)

ABCLABCL Registered Users Posts: 80 Big grins
edited April 25, 2010 in Landscapes
This is the only memorial of it's kind in the UK, it was built in the early 20's after the 1st world war and dedicated to the critically wounded indian soldiers who died in the Pavillion (now a tourist attraction) and the Indian architecture really makes for stunning shots.

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The Hindi inscription underneath the Chattri, says (in English)
"To the memory of all Indian soldiers who gave their lives for the King-Emperor in the Great War, this Monument, erected on the site of the funeral pyre where the Hindus and Sikhs who died in hospital at Brighton, passed through the fire, is in grateful admiration and brotherly affection dedicated."
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  • ABCLABCL Registered Users Posts: 80 Big grins
    edited April 24, 2010
    These are laid every June at the base of the Chattri

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  • thomasjmthomasjm Registered Users Posts: 66 Big grins
    edited April 24, 2010
    ABCL wrote:
    This is the only memorial of it's kind in the UK, it was built in the early 20's after the 1st world war and dedicated to the critically wounded indian soldiers who died in the Pavillion (now a tourist attraction) and the Indian architecture really makes for stunning shots.

    Chattri.jpg

    The Hindi inscription underneath the Chattri, says (in English)

    Beautiful picture. It looks like a postcard!
  • schmooschmoo Registered Users Posts: 8,468 Major grins
    edited April 25, 2010
    Agree, that's quite a beautiful scene! Also, the detail in the close-up flower shot is wonderful.
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