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The album contains photos related to the Solar Physics Observatory at Kodaikanal during Dr Anil Kumar Das's directorship. It was established in 1899 as a Solar Physics Observatory, and all the activities of the Madras Observatory were shifted to Kodaikanal. The photographs in this album illuminate the critical events in the history of the Kodaikanal Observatory from 1946 to 1955. The visit of eminent scientists and astronomers, official meetings and conferences, celebrations, and farewells and staff of the observatory during the period can be seen in the album.

The item is a group photo of the staff of the Kodaikanal Observatory on the occasion of Mr. H. M. Bhatia's transfer from the Kodaikanal Observatory during Anil Kumar Das's directorship. The occasion was held at the observatory premises in September 1949.

The item contains a photograph of Dr. Normad (DGO) and Dr. A. L. Mudaliar's visit to the Kodaikanal Observatory. The Director, Dr.A. L. Narayan, Dr. Normad (DGO), Dr.A. L. Mudaliar, and staff are in the photograph.