Puri India

Temple complex and architecture in India, at the large Jagannath Temple of Odisha complex (Hindu) in India. Scenes in India witnessed by American GIs during WWII. For many Americans of that era, with their limited experience traveling, the everyday sights and sounds overseas were new, intriguing, and photo worthy.

Enormous floats for a religious parade being assembled. Probably for the the Rath Yatra celebration at the large Jagannath Temple of Odisha complex (Hindu) in India. Scenes in India witnessed by American GIs during WWII. For many Americans of that era, with their limited experience traveling, the everyday sights and sounds overseas were new, intriguing, and photo worthy.

Enormous temple complex and architecture in India, at the large Jagannath Temple of Odisha complex (Hindu) in India. Scenes in India witnessed by American GIs during WWII. For many Americans of that era, with their limited experience traveling, the everyday sights and sounds overseas were new, intriguing, and photo worthy.

The Maharaja's palace at Puri, India, used as a rest area for US military during WWII. Photo from Jerry Geddes.