Hinduism Collection (#10)

The Prince at the Temple of Srivangam, Trichinopoly, Madras Presidency...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince at the Temple of Srivangam [sic], Trichinopoly, Madras Presidency, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India

A Horse-Headed Yogini, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
A Horse-Headed Yogini, 11th century

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 10 (Indra's Realm), 1850-1870. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 10 (Indra's Realm), 1850-1870. The deity Indra fears that a dishonorable person will ask for Maddi

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 3 (The Gift), c1850-1870. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 3 (The Gift), c1850-1870. After his banishment from the kingdom, Vessantara is accompanied into the forest by his wife, Maddi, and their two children

Krishna's Dance of Delight (Rasa Lila), between c1675 and c1700. Creator: Unknown
Krishna's Dance of Delight (Rasa Lila), between c1675 and c1700

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 2 (Himavanta Forest), c1850-1870. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 2 (Himavanta Forest), c1850-1870. In this scene, we see Prince Vessantara giving his prized white elephant to a group of brahmins from a neighboring kingdom

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 3, c1920-1940. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 3, c1920-1940

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 11: Jujaka Treats Jali and Kanha Poorly; While Jujaka... c1875-1925. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 11: Jujaka Treats Jali and Kanha Poorly; While Jujaka Sleeps the Children are Cared For, c1875-1925

Parvati Nursing Ganesha, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Parvati Nursing Ganesha, 19th century. India's multiple religious traditions produced lively exchanges in the representation of the divine

Krishna Kills Aghasura, 1675-1700. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Kills Aghasura, 1675-1700. One of the many demons the Hindu god Krishna defeats during his childhood and youth is Aghasura, who assumes the form of an enormous serpent

Vishnu Reclining on the Serpent Shesha, 1775-1800. Creator: Unknown
Vishnu Reclining on the Serpent Shesha, 1775-1800. The great serpent Shesha floats upon the primordial ocean, between the end of one cosmic era and the beginning of another

Krishna Steals the Gopis Clothing, 1775-1800. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Steals the Gopis Clothing, 1775-1800. The Hindu god Krishna steals the clothing of the gopis - young women of Brindavan - while they are bathing in the Yamuna River

Lakshmana Fights Indrajit, 1775-1800. Creator: Unknown
Lakshmana Fights Indrajit, 1775-1800. An avatar of the god Vishnu, Rama's story is told in the "Ramayana, " a tale of kingship, morality, and devotion

The Elephant King Attacked by a Crocodile, c1650. Creator: Unknown
The Elephant King Attacked by a Crocodile, c1650. A herd of elephants is playing in a river when their leader is attacked by a crocodile

Embracing Lovers with Sparklers, c1775. Creator: Unknown
Embracing Lovers with Sparklers, c1775. A man and woman dance in an affectionate embrace, the darkness broken by the illumination of hand-held fireworks

Jagannatha, Balabhadra, and Subhadra in the Jagganatha Temple, between c1875 and c1900. Creator: Unknown
Jagannatha, Balabhadra, and Subhadra in the Jagganatha Temple, between c1875 and c1900

Krishna and Balarama Arrive in the Forest, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana... between c1800 and c1825 Creator: Unknown
Krishna and Balarama Arrive in the Forest, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), between c1800 and c1825

Shiva Performing the Dance of Bliss while Vishnu and Brahma Provide Musical Accompaniment, c1760. Creator: Unknown
Shiva Performing the Dance of Bliss while Vishnu and Brahma Provide Musical Accompaniment, c1760

The March Against Jarasandha, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana... 1st half of 17th century. Creator: Unknown
The March Against Jarasandha, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), First half of 17th century

Lakshmana Meets with Tara, Sugriva, and Hanuman in the Palace of Kishkandha... c1700. Creator: Unknown
Lakshmana Meets with Tara, Sugriva, and Hanuman in the Palace of Kishkandha, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), c1700

Krishna and the Cowherds on a Picnic, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana, between 1760 and 1765. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and the Cowherds on a Picnic, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana, between 1760 and 1765

The Goddess Ambika Leads the Mother Goddesses in Battle (recto); Text (verso)... early 18th century Creator: Unknown
The Goddess Ambika Leads the Mother Goddesses in Battle (recto); Text (verso); Folio from a Devimahatmya (Glory of the Goddess), early 18th century

Lakshmana at Ravana's Court, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama) (image 1 of 6), c1850. Creator: Unknown
Lakshmana at Ravana's Court, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama) (image 1 of 6), c1850

Krishna Receives the Sacred Thread and Returns his Preceptor Sandipani's Son... c1640. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Receives the Sacred Thread and Returns his Preceptor Sandipani's Son, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1640

Hiranyakasipu About to Decapitate Prahlada, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana... c1725. Creator: Unknown
Hiranyakasipu About to Decapitate Prahlada, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1725

Abhimanyu Hunting, Scene from the Story of the Marriage of Abhimanyu and Vatsala... c1850. Creator: Unknown
Abhimanyu Hunting, Scene from the Story of the Marriage of Abhimanyu and Vatsala, Folio from a Mahabharata ([War of the] Great Bharatas), c1850

Drummer and Horn Player (Accompanying the Hunt?), Scene from the Story of the Marriage... c1850. Creator: Unknown
Drummer and Horn Player (Accompanying the Hunt?), Scene from the Story of the Marriage of Abhimanyu and Vatsala, Folio from a Mahabharata ([War of the] Great Bharatas), c1850

Fight with Ghatotkacha, Scene From the Story of Babhruvahana... c1850. Creator: Unknown
Fight with Ghatotkacha, Scene From the Story of Babhruvahana, Folio from a Mahabharata ([War of the] Great Bharatas), c1850

Rama on Horseback (image 1 of 5), between 1750 and 1775. Creator: Unknown
Rama on Horseback (image 1 of 5), between 1750 and 1775

Vaishnavi and Varahi Fighting Asuras(Recto), Kumari Fighting Asuras(Verso)... between 1675 and 1700 Creator: Unknown
Vaishnavi and Varahi Fighting Asuras (Recto), Kumari Fighting Asuras (Verso), Folio from a Devimahatmya (Glory of the Goddess), between 1675 and 1700

Vaishnavi and Varahi Fighting Asuras(Recto), Kumari Fighting Asuras(Verso)... between 1675 and 1700 Creator: Unknown
Vaishnavi and Varahi Fighting Asuras (Recto), Kumari Fighting Asuras (Verso), Folio from a Devimahatmya (Glory of the Goddess), between 1675 and 1700

Vasanta Ragini, Second Wife of Dipak Raga, Folio from a Ragamala... between c1675 and c1700. Creator: Unknown
Vasanta Ragini, Second Wife of Dipak Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), between c1675 and c1700

Krishna and Radha Celebrating the Holi Festival with Companions, c1750. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and Radha Celebrating the Holi Festival with Companions, c1750

Episodes in the Panchavati Forest, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), between 1775 and 1800 Creator: Unknown
Episodes in the Panchavati Forest, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), between 1775 and 1800

Costumes de Différents Pays, Pretre Indous, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Pretre Indous, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Indous, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Indous, c1797

Benares, The Durga or Monkey Temple, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Benares, The Durga or Monkey Temple, Late 1860s

Benares, The Nepalese Temple, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Benares, The Nepalese Temple, Late 1860s

Benares, The Burning Gháts, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Benares, The Burning Ghats, Late 1860s

Krishna Rajamannar, Late 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Rajamannar, Late 12th-13th century. From a group depicting Krishna with His Wives, Rukmini and Satyabhama, and His Mount, Garuda

The Hindu God Vishnu, c.1150. Creator: Unknown
The Hindu God Vishnu, c.1150

Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon, 7th century. Creator: Unknown
Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon, 7th century

Sukadeva Reciting the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord)... between 1750 and 1775. Creator: Unknown
Sukadeva Reciting the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord) to Savant Singh (Reigned 1748-1757), between 1750 and 1775

Krishna and Balarama Being Driven by Akrura to Mathura, Folio from a Bhagavata... c1730. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and Balarama Being Driven by Akrura to Mathura, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1730

Varuna, the God of Waters (image 1 of 3), between 1675 and 1700. Creator: Unknown
Varuna, the God of Waters (image 1 of 3), between 1675 and 1700

Malkos Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1675. Creator: Unknown
Malkos Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1675

Rama Chastises the Dying Vali, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), c1595. Creator: Unknown
Rama Chastises the Dying Vali, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), c1595

The Hindu God Revanta and Companions, early 7th century. Creator: Unknown
The Hindu God Revanta and Companions, early 7th century

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