Monks group portrait [1957]

Senior monks of Luang Prabang posing for a portrait in front of the Taj Mahal during a pilgrimage to India on 1st January, 1957. Sitting from left : Somdej Phrasagharaj Dhammayana Maha Thera, Abbot of Vat Mai, Sathou Nyai Khamfanh Silasangvaro, Abbot of Vat Khili. Standing from left : Sathou Phatthamarn (Oun) Phattharamuni from Vat Mai, Sathou Fanh Tissavangso from Vat Mai, Sathou Khamchan Virachitto, Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam, Phra Maha Samran from Vat Ongtoe, Vientiane and Phra Maha Chantao, a lao student monk in India who was their guide. This potograph was probaly taken by Maha Chanpheng Phetmouangswa who was their follower.

Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print.