 This is the lodge at Camp Mozumdar. A coupe automobile is barely visible in front of the lodge (on the ground, directly below the chimney). |
 This view shows the front of Mozumdar Lodge. |
 Interior of Mozumdar Lodge. This hand-tinted photo, the one immediately above and several others are courtesy of grandchildren of William Lodge, architect of the Temple of Christ at the camp. |
 A swimming pool at Camp Mozumdar was available for students. |
 This outdoor fireplace next to the swimming pool was a popular gathering place at Camp Mozumdar. |
 The Pillars of God at Camp Mozumdar surround an amphitheater where A.K. Mozumdar spoke during the summertime. To judge the structure's size, see the automobiles at the left and the people standing in the amphitheater.
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 Close-up of the platform in the Pillars of God Amphitheater at Camp Mozumdar. Note the view of the Mojave Desert in the background.
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 A chorus performed musical numbers during summertime sessions at Camp Mozumdar. |
 Large crowds were always present at the camp when A.K. Mozumdar was teaching. |
 Another view of the Pillars of God Amphitheater, from a distance.
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 A slightly different view of the pillars (note ladder against
flagpole and the scenic vista in the distance).
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 Raising the flag at the Pillars of God Amphitheater. |
 The ornate Temple of Christ was the most striking
feature at Camp Mozumdar.
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 Another old view of the Temple of Christ.
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 Still another old postcard view of the Temple of Christ.
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 The temple was a popular subject for postcard distributors
and there were many views published in the 1940s.
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 This early color photo shows the Temple of Christ in all its glory.
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 A.K. Mozumdar's friend, San Diego architect William P. Lodge, designed the Temple of Christ at Camp Mozumdar. This is his drawing of how the interior was to be finished, complete with murals depecting the life of Jesus. Unfortunately, the interior was never completed.
 In 1953 the temple was visited by Walter N. Tomlinson, seen here at the temple's entrance. This photo was submitted by his son Jerry.
The Universal Message, operator of this website, has no connection whatsoever with the current owners of Camp Mozumdar.
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Historic photos of Camp Mozumdar (above)
Click to see contemporary photos of Camp Mozumdar
Click to see copies of Lecture Posters/Handbills(PDF file)
Click to see World War II-era Summer School Mailer (PDF file)
Click to see portraits of A.K. Mozumdar
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