Ganges Collection (#10)

Bathing at a Ghat on the Ganges, Calcutta, India, c1900s(?). Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Bathing at a ghat on the Ganges, Calcutta, India, c1900s(?). Stereoscopic card

Flame of Happiness (Lights on the Ganges), 1947. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Flame of Happiness (Lights on the Ganges), 1947. Found in the collection of the International Centre of the Roerichs, Moscow

Royal visit to India: illuminations at Benares 1876
Royal visit to India: illuminations at Benares in honour of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII). The Princes boat ride along the River Ganges. Date: 1876

Looking across the river Ganges at Benares, (Varanasi) India, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

Washing in the river Ganges, Benares, (Varanasi) India circa irca 1890. Date: circa 1890

The ghats on the Ganges at Benares (Varanasi) India, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

Bathing at the River Ganges, 1912
Illustration by Fortunino Matania at Benares, showing thousands of pilgrims, fakirs and other worshippers bathing in the holy waters of the Ganges. Date: January 1912

Fountain of Four Rivers, 1651, by Bernini. The river-god Gan
Italy. Rome. Fountain of Four Rivers, 1651, by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680). Detail of river-god Ganges and Obelisk of Domitian. Navona Square

Bathing in Ganges
Pilgrims bathing in the Ganges Date: 1905

Ganges / Source
Pilgrims at the source of the Ganges, near Gangotri, NE border of Tehri District, Uttar Pradesh : the Himalayas seen beyond Date: circa 1840

Varanasi (Luard)
(formerly BENARES) bathers on the banks of the Ganges Date: circa 1845

India / Hardwar
The Ganges enters the plains near Hardwar, which is an important centre of Hindu pilgrimage Date: circa 1840

Varanasi (Bathers)
(formerly BENARES) bathers on the banks of the Ganges Date: circa 1910

India - Natives bathing in the Ganges, Benares
Black and white. A bustling area with stairs leading down to the river, on which many people are sitting or standing. In the centre of the image is a large parasol

India - The Ganges above galah
Black and white. The Ganges river winding between mountains.. Part of India Box, Boswell Collection. Slide number 227. Date: circa 1890s

Aqueduct on the Ganges Canal, India. Date: circa 1890s

India Kanpur Cawnpore
Kanpur, formerly ka Cawnpore, on the Ganges, will play an important part in the Indian Mutiny in the 1850s. Date: circa 1835

India Yamuna River
The source of the Yamuna (Jumna) river in the Himalayas; it will eventually flow into the Ganges, by way of Delhi and Agra. Date: circa 1835

India Benares
Temple on the banks of the Ganges : due to erosion, two of the towers have collapsed. Date: 1835

India Haridwar
The Ganges at Haridwar, much frequented by Hindu pilgrims. Date: circa 1840

Imambara Collectors House Ganges Hooghly 1850s
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Asia, India, Varanasi. The cow is worshipped as a sacred animal in India

Lighting flower lamps by the Ganges River, Varanasi, India

Flower lamp on the Ganges River, Varanasi, India

Ghats along the bank of the Ganges River, Varanasi, India

Woman putting flower lamp onto the Ganges River, Varanasi, India

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi. women and child walk along the Ganges river bulkhead
India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi. Women and child walk along the Ganges river bulkhead. (Editorial Use Only)

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi. garlands of marigold adorn a small boat headed out
India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi. Garlands of marigold adorn a small boat headed out to sea to make a water burial in the Ganges River

Old buildings by the Ganges river, Varanasi, India

Wooden boats in Ganges river, Varanasi, India

Three wooden boats filled with tourists at sunrise on Ganges river, Varanasi, India

Boats on river Ganges, Varanasi, India

Water buffalos in Ganges River, Varanasi, India

India, Bihar, Patna, Sonepur, Sonepur Mela Cattle Fait (largest in Asia), men taking bath in the Gandak river at sunrise

The Ganges Canal, at Roorker, India, 1854

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Cotton from India: a Cotton Fleet Descending the Ganges, Casting Off from Mirzapore Early in the Morning, 1862

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VIEW ON THE GANGES

Arabia and India, from the Miller Atlas, c. 1519
BAL66756 Arabia and India, from the Miller Atlas, c.1519 by Reinel, Pedro (fl.c.1519); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Portuguese, out of copyright

Burning the Body of the Late Dewan Moolraj, on a Sandbank in the Ganges

Inundation in India: View of a Branch of the Ganges, Near Rajmahal, 1856

View on the Ganges
VIEW ON THE GANGES

RELIGIOUS FESTIVAL AT BENARES. Varanasi, also Benares, Banaras or Kashi, is a city on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India

BENARES, FROM THE GANGES. Varanasi, also Benares, Banaras or Kashi, is a city on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India

RELIGIOUS MENDICANTS, BENARES. The term mendicant refers to begging or relying on charitable donations, and is most widely used for religious followers or ascetics who rely exclusively on charity to

BRAHMINS WORSHIPPING THE GANGES, INDIA. Hinduism Brahmin is a term in the traditional Hindu societies of India and Nepal

Northern India, from Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre
KW205849 Northern India, from Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre by Guillaume Raynal (1713-96), published Geneva, 1780 (coloured engraving) by Bonne

The Journey up the Ganges, the Prince of Wales in India, 1876

The Banks of the Ganges, Attributed to William Daniell, 1769-1837, British

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"Journey through the Soul of India: The Enchanting Ganges" Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of the Ganges, as depicted in an Indian State Railways poster. A gateway to a world steeped in tradition and spirituality, this iconic river holds countless tales within its sacred waters. Picture an elderly man skillfully playing a sitar by the tranquil banks of the Ganga River. His melodies resonate with centuries-old wisdom and evoke a sense of peace that can only be found amidst nature's harmonious symphony. Intriguingly, even at Folies Bergere, an unexpected connection to the Ganges emerges. "En Pleine Folie" transports you to a realm where cultures intertwine, reminding us that art transcends boundaries and unites diverse souls. Venture further along this mystical journey and discover a partially submerged tilted Shiva temple beneath the ghats. This architectural marvel stands as a testament to devotion despite life's unpredictable tides – just like our own journeys. As musicians play their sitars and tablas on these hallowed shores, their music becomes one with the rhythm of life itself. Their melodies carry prayers whispered by pilgrims seeking solace along this ancient river's edge. Lakshman temple gazes upon Rishikesh from its perch above the Ganges, offering panoramic views that stir both awe and introspection. Here lies serenity amidst bustling crowds; here resides tranquility amid chaos – for such is India's eternal dance. Garhmukhtesar beckons you next through an enticing poster adorning your path. Venture into this hidden gem where time seems suspended; let it reveal secrets known only to those who dare explore beyond well-trodden paths. Buddha himself crosses these sacred waters - his enlightenment mirrored in every ripple upon its surface. The Ganges carries not just physical sustenance but also spiritual nourishment for those who seek enlightenment and inner peace.