Ganges River Collection (#2)

Illuminations at Benares in Honour of the Prince of Wales, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Illuminations at Benares in Honour of the Prince of Wales, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant

View of the Sacred Isle of Devinath, on the Ganges, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Sacred Isle of Devinath, on the Ganges, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

View of Cawnpore, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of Cawnpore, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

View of the Quay of Benares, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Quay of Benares, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

View of the Ghat of Daceswamedh, Benares, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Ghat of Daceswamedh, Benares, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Boats and Boatmen of the Ganges, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Boats and Boatmen of the Ganges, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Religious Festival at Benares, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Religious Festival at Benares, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Scene on the Banks of the Ganges, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Scene on the Banks of the Ganges, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

The sage Shuku Deva addressing King Parikshit & a group of Sadhus, c
STC140555 The sage Shuku Deva addressing King Parikshit & a group of Sadhus, c.1760, (gouache on paper) by Mughal School (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

the boats of Varanasi
Piet Flour

Journey of life
Fadhel Almutaghawi

Early Morning on the Ganges
Ugur Erkmen

Varanasi from Ganges River
estherep

Morning meditation along Ganges
Souvik Banerjee

The Descent of the Ganges, ca. 1800. Creator: Unknown
The Descent of the Ganges, ca. 1800

Cremation Ground at Manikarnika Ghat, Varanasi, India, 1860s-70s

Imambara and Collectors House on the Ganges, Hooghly, 1850s. Creator: Unknown
Imambara and Collectors House on the Ganges, Hooghly, 1850s

Dashashwamedh Ghat, the main ghat on the Ganges River, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Temples on the Banks of the Ganges, Benares, India, c1909. Creator: George Rose
Temples on the Banks of the Ganges, Benares, India, c1909. They are gradually sinking into the sandy bed of the river. Subsiding Hindu temple on the river Ganges in the holy city of Varanasi

Religious Festival at Benares, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Religious Festival at Benares, 1890. Hindu festival in Varanasi also known as Benares on the river Ganga in Uttar Pradesh, India, is the holiest of seven sacred cities

View at the Mouth of the Hooghly, 1890. Creator: Unknown
View at the Mouth of the Hooghly, 1890. The Hooghly River, a distributary of the Ganges River in West Bengal, from which the East India company sailed into Bengal to establish their trade settlement

Dasaswamedh Ghat, Benares. Creator: Unknown
Dasaswamedh Ghat, Benares. The Dashashwamedh Ghat, sacred to Hindus, is the main ghat on the Ganga River in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Postcard

Manekanka Bathing and Burning Ghat, Benares, . Creator: Saeed Bros
" Manekanka" Bathing and Burning Ghat, Benares. View of the Manikarnika ghat and temples on the River Ganges at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Cawnpore - The Passage of the Ganges with the Refugees from Lucknow... November 1857, (1901)
Cawnpore - The Passage of the Ganges with the Refugees from Lucknow, 29th and 30th November 1857, (1901). British forces with women and children rescued from Lucknow, and sick and wounded soldiers

Barrackpur - On the Ganges Near Calcutta, 1840s, (1901). Creator: Charles Stewart Hardinge
Barrackpur - On the Ganges Near Calcutta, 1840s, (1901). The scene of the earliest outbreak of the Mutiny. View of boats on the river near the city of Barrackpore in India where the Barrackpore

Sindhia Ghat, Benares. Creator: Saeed Bros
Sindhia Ghat, Benares. View of temples on the River Ganges at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Postcard. [Saeed Bros, Benares]

A View of the Gaut at Etawa, on the Banks of the River Jumna, pub. 1785-88. Creator
A View of the Gaut at Etawa, on the Banks of the River Jumna, Pl. 26. from Select Views in India, pub. 1785-88 (aquatint)

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A Sadhu reads on the ghats

Benares 1913 Cut-out stairs leading Ganges River
Benares, 1913, Cut-out of the stairs leading to the Ganges River, India. In the middle a large stone staircase, on the left you can still partly see the Ramawahat Ghat (Ram Ghat)

India V─ür─ünasi Ghats Ganges River 1968 Cities of Mughul India
India, V─ür─ünasi, Ghats on the Ganges River, 1968 or earlier, Cities of Mughul India

Boats On Ganges River At Sunset; Varanasi, India

Rome, Navona square fountain
Gange river statue, part of Quattro Fiumi fountain in Navona square by night

Gharial engraving 1896
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon

View of Part of the City of Benares, c. 1781 (grey wash with brush & ink over pencil
XYC232008 View of Part of the City of Benares, c.1781 (grey wash with brush & ink over pencil on paper laid on wash mount) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 60x101.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Detail of The Trading Post of the Dutch East India Company in Hooghly 1665 A. D
Detail of The Trading Post of the Dutch East India Company in Hooghly 1665. Commissioned by Pieter Sterthemius.Nederlandsch Museum

Indus and Ganges river, China and Japan, detail from a planisphere, engraving, 1457
Cartography, 15th century. Indus and Ganges river, China and Japan, detail from a planisphere, 1457. Engraving

Boats on the Ganges River, India, 1880s C017 / 6849
Boats on the Ganges River, India, 19th-century artwork. This wood engraving dates from circa 1888

Boat on the Hooghly River, part of Ganges River, West Bengal, India, Asia

Transporting rice straw by boat on the Hooghly River, part of the Ganges River, West Bengal, India, Asia

Hooghly River, part of the Ganges River, West Bengal, India, Asia

Village on the bank of the Hooghly River, part of the Ganges River, West Bengal, India, Asia

Devaprayag (Deoprayag), holy site on upper Ganges River, Garwhal Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India, Asia

Devaprayag (Deoprayag), holy site where Bhagirathi and Alaknanda Rivers converge to form the River Ganges, Garwhal Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India, Asia

Bathing ghat on Hooghly River, part of Ganges River, below Howrah Bridge, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Asia

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The Ganges River, also known as the Ganga River, holds a special place in the heart of India. Flowing through the country's northern states and forming the Ganges River delta in West Bengal, this sacred river is not just a source of life but also a symbol of spirituality. In Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, an elderly man sits by the banks of the Ganges playing his sitar. The soothing melodies blend with the gentle lapping of water against ghats - steps leading down to the river. These ghats are not only used for bathing and religious rituals but also serve as gathering places for locals and tourists alike. As dawn breaks over Varanasi, one can witness an ethereal sight - the sun rising above the horizon while casting its golden glow on both cityscape and river, and is during this time that devotees flock to perform their morning prayers or take holy dips in these sacred waters. The significance of this mighty river extends beyond spiritual practices; it has witnessed historical events too. A sketch depicting the Battle of Cawnpore from 1857 reminds us of India's struggle for independence. Similarly, another illustration showcases Cawnpore as Lord Roberts' birthplace in the 1820s. From afar, one can admire Varanasi's panoramic view with its ancient temples and bustling streets juxtaposed against nature's masterpiece -the majestic Ganges River flowing gracefully through it all. Life along its banks is vibrant and diverse; people go about their daily routines like hanging up washing on clotheslines near its shores. This simple act serves as a reminder that amidst chaos and spirituality coexist harmoniously here. The Ganges River continues to captivate hearts with its timeless beauty and cultural significance. Its tranquil waters carry stories untold yet felt deeply by those who visit or call it home. As we gaze upon this magnificent river, we cannot help but be drawn into its mystical allure, forever enchanted by the Ganges' everlasting charm.