Bangalore :
A picture can tell a thousand stories and infuse life into moments long gone. For those wanting to travel back in time, here’s your chance to visit Bangalore Cantonment of the yore. A rare photo and stamp exhibition organized as part of the 66th Army Day at Vismaya Gallery, Metro Art Centre, MG Road, takes you back to the black-and-white era. One of the rare and oldest photographs on display is that of BRV Theatre, a landmark of Bangalore Cantt. Located on Cubbon Road, it was built in Tudor style by Madras Sappers in 1911. The other must-see frame is of the Oriental Building on St Mark’s Road, Kumble Circle, also built by the Madras Sappers in the early 20th century. Don’t miss the first motor car in Bangalore among the numerous frames, and the photograph depicting the Battle of Seringapatam; it’s as good as turning the pages of history.
PRIDE OF INDIA
A collection of rare stamps and First Day Covers by Lt Col Harbaksh Singh Dham gives you an insight into the cultural diversity of India. Called the Pride of India collection, the 25 stamps are minted in gold-plated Swiss silver. Some of them are: Taj Mahal, Satyajit Ray , JRD Tata, the tiger, Indian cricket, Red Fort, New Delhi.
ARMYSPEAK
The 100-plus photographs on display have been compiled by various units of the Army. We want Bangaloreans to know about us and our activities through these photographs. We are proud of our collection and wish the photos motivate the younger generation to join the Army and serve the nation. This is the first time we are holding such an exhibition.
WHAT’S ARMY DAY
Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year to commemorate Lt Gen (later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa’s taking charge as the first commander-in-chief of the Army in 1948.
BITES FROM VISITORS
* The exhibition is informative. It’s a good initiative by the Army to create awareness about the city’s culture and heritage. As outsiders, we didn’t know much about Bangalore. The exhibition is a brief introduction to the city.
Mrudula Pradhan, Darjeeling
* It’s very informative. It’s provides interesting information about the Army’s contribution in building Bangalore. We have read about the city in books, but seeing them through photographs is exciting. Most of them are etched in my mind.
Momili Sinha, Bangalore
MARK THESE
Where: Vismaya Gallery, Metro Art Centre
When: Till January 27
Time: 11am to 7.30pm
source: http://www.articles.timesofindia.inditimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Banglaore> MG Road / TNN / January 15th, 2014