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Hinduism Collection (page 6)

"Hinduism: A Tapestry of Gods, Goddesses, and Sacred Places" Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Hinduism, a rich tapestry woven with devotion, mythology

Background imageHinduism Collection: Head of Yaksa, from Banteay Chhmar, Thmar Puok, Banteay Meanchey, angkorian period, Bayon style

Head of Yaksa, from Banteay Chhmar, Thmar Puok, Banteay Meanchey, angkorian period, Bayon style, late 12th century
930460 Head of Yaksa, from Banteay Chhmar, Thmar Puok, Banteay Meanchey, angkorian period, Bayon style, late 12th century, sandstone, national museum of Cambodia, Phnom Penh

Background imageHinduism Collection: Brahmanist boundary post, unknown provenance, angkorian period, Angkor wat style

Brahmanist boundary post, unknown provenance, angkorian period, Angkor wat style, probably 12th century, sandstone
930456 Brahmanist boundary post, unknown provenance, angkorian period, Angkor wat style, probably 12th century, sandstone, national museum of Cambodia, Phnom Penh

Background imageHinduism Collection: Five-headed bust of Shiva, third divinity of Hindu trinity (trimurti). Mid-10th century (sculpture)

Five-headed bust of Shiva, third divinity of Hindu trinity (trimurti). Mid-10th century (sculpture)
530279 Five-headed bust of Shiva, third divinity of Hindu trinity (trimurti). Mid-10th century (sculpture); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageHinduism Collection: View of the facade and square, 894 AD (photo)

View of the facade and square, 894 AD (photo)
DND97614 View of the facade and square, 894 AD (photo); Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Karnataka, India; Dinodia.

Background imageHinduism Collection: Photocard, 1930s: Benares (coloured photo)

Photocard, 1930s: Benares (coloured photo)
8671654 Photocard, 1930s: Benares (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benares)

Background imageHinduism Collection: The Mohorrum Procession, Calcutta (b/w photo)

The Mohorrum Procession, Calcutta (b/w photo)
8637016 The Mohorrum Procession, Calcutta (b/w photo) by Indian photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mohorrum Procession, Calcutta)

Background imageHinduism Collection: Hindu's Ceremonial Bathing (b/w photo)

Hindu's Ceremonial Bathing (b/w photo)
8649204 Hindu's Ceremonial Bathing (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hindu's Ceremonial Bathing)

Background imageHinduism Collection: Monkey Temple, Hindu Temple, Kalbadevi Road with bullock cart, Bombay, India, 1900s (postcard)

Monkey Temple, Hindu Temple, Kalbadevi Road with bullock cart, Bombay, India, 1900s (postcard)
7379780 Monkey Temple, Hindu Temple, Kalbadevi Road with bullock cart, Bombay, India, 1900s (postcard); Private Collection; (add.info.: now Dwarkadhish Temple); © Ajay Goyal/Dinodia Photo.

Background imageHinduism Collection: A village deity. A colossal statue of the gate-keeper god or Dvarapala

A village deity. A colossal statue of the gate-keeper god or Dvarapala, holding a gadha mace and with his attendants
3033747 A village deity. A colossal statue of the gate-keeper god or Dvarapala, holding a gadha mace and with his attendants, in Tami?akam or the Ancient Tami? country, southern India

Background imageHinduism Collection: Sacred ceremonies practised during eclipses of the sun and moon, page from the manuscript (ms.8300)

Sacred ceremonies practised during eclipses of the sun and moon, page from the manuscript (ms.8300)
AIS5379355 Sacred ceremonies practised during eclipses of the sun and moon, page from the manuscript (ms.8300) "History of the Mogul" by Stefano Nivibus Cardeira

Background imageHinduism Collection: The Hero Arjuna on a chariot pulled by Krishna, illustration of the epic poem 'Mahabharata'

The Hero Arjuna on a chariot pulled by Krishna, illustration of the epic poem "Mahabharata"
AIS5344775 The Hero Arjuna on a chariot pulled by Krishna, illustration of the epic poem "Mahabharata", 18th century (illuminated Arjuna ); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageHinduism Collection: Hindus in prayer, devotions, INDIA. Engraving of James COOK's Voyages, 1884

Hindus in prayer, devotions, INDIA. Engraving of James COOK's Voyages, 1884
JAB4120603 Hindus in prayer, devotions, INDIA. Engraving of James COOK's Voyages, 1884; (add.info.: Hindus in prayer, devotions, INDIA)

Background imageHinduism Collection: Hinduism: Temple of Juggernaut (Temple of Jagannath), INDIA. Engraving of James COOK's Voyages, 1884

Hinduism: Temple of Juggernaut (Temple of Jagannath), INDIA. Engraving of James COOK's Voyages, 1884
JAB4120599 Hinduism: Temple of Juggernaut (Temple of Jagannath), INDIA. Engraving of James COOK's Voyages, 1884; (add.info.: Hinduism: Temple of Juggernaut (Temple of Jagannath), INDIA

Background imageHinduism Collection: Hindu myth of Dasavataram or Vamanavataram in the form of a dwarf, 1829

Hindu myth of Dasavataram or Vamanavataram in the form of a dwarf, 1829
3480371 Hindu myth of Dasavataram or Vamanavataram in the form of a dwarf, 1829; (add.info.: Hindu myth of Dasavataram or Vamanavataram in the form of a dwarf)

Background imageHinduism Collection: A member of the Hindu Cangasabady (Chatti) caste, 1828

A member of the Hindu Cangasabady (Chatti) caste, 1828
3480368 A member of the Hindu Cangasabady (Chatti) caste, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of a member of the Hindu Cangasabady (Chatti) caste, by Marlet 1828

Background imageHinduism Collection: Indian manuscript about the life of Krishna

Indian manuscript about the life of Krishna
3480529 Indian manuscript about the life of Krishna; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageHinduism Collection: The idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa, 1850

The idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa, 1850
3331106 The idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageHinduism Collection: Elephants pulling the car of the idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa, 1850

Elephants pulling the car of the idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa, 1850
3330758 Elephants pulling the car of the idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting elephants pulling the car of the idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa)

Background imageHinduism Collection: The temple of Bodh Gaya (engraving)

The temple of Bodh Gaya (engraving)
3330754 The temple of Bodh Gaya (engraving); (add.info.: The temple of Bodh Gaya, an example of Hindu craftsman, marks the spot where Buddha was inspired to found the religion which bears his name)

Background imageHinduism Collection: The third and fourth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850

The third and fourth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850
3329995 The third and fourth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the third and fourth incarnations of Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism)

Background imageHinduism Collection: Painted wooden figure of Garudha in Rakshasa form from a temple in Bali (colour litho)

Painted wooden figure of Garudha in Rakshasa form from a temple in Bali (colour litho)
8663542 Painted wooden figure of Garudha in Rakshasa form from a temple in Bali (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brahmanic idol)

Background imageHinduism Collection: Princess Dayamanti and the swan messenger, 1913 (illustration)

Princess Dayamanti and the swan messenger, 1913 (illustration)
2102252 Princess Dayamanti and the swan messenger, 1913 (illustration) by Goble, Warwick (1862-1943); (add.info.: Religion. India. Princess Dayamanti and the swan messenger)

Background imageHinduism Collection: Garuda, from Prasat Thom, Koh Ker, Preah Vihear, angkorian period, Koh Ker style

Garuda, from Prasat Thom, Koh Ker, Preah Vihear, angkorian period, Koh Ker style, first half of the 10th century
930467 Garuda, from Prasat Thom, Koh Ker, Preah Vihear, angkorian period, Koh Ker style, first half of the 10th century, sandstone, national museum of Cambodia, Phnom Penh

Background imageHinduism Collection: Head of Devata, from the gate of Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, angkorian period, Bayon style

Head of Devata, from the gate of Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, angkorian period, Bayon style, late 12th cantury, sandstone
930466 Head of Devata, from the gate of Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, angkorian period, Bayon style, late 12th cantury, sandstone, national museum of Cambodia, Phnom Penh

Background imageHinduism Collection: A Muslim pilgrim meets a Brahman' miniature from the Mughal school illustrating the 'Khamsa' of Amir

A Muslim pilgrim meets a Brahman' miniature from the Mughal school illustrating the 'Khamsa' of Amir
BEN5475047 A Muslim pilgrim meets a Brahman' miniature from the Mughal school illustrating the 'Khamsa' of Amir Khosrow Dehlevi (or Khusro Dehlavi or Khusraw Balkhi) (1253-1325)

Background imageHinduism Collection: Statue depicting Shiva and Parvati

Statue depicting Shiva and Parvati
5305190 Statue depicting Shiva and Parvati.; (add.info.: Statue depicting Shiva and Parvati. Shiva is known as the God of Creation, Destruction, Regeneration, Meditation, Arts, Yoga and Moksha)

Background imageHinduism Collection: A scene from Wilkie Collins' 'Moonstone'

A scene from Wilkie Collins' 'Moonstone'
5307662 A scene from Wilkie Collins' 'Moonstone'.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a scene from Wilkie Collins' 'Moonstone' - three Brahmin guardians of the Moonstone)

Background imageHinduism Collection: A Hindu priest delivering a message, 1828

A Hindu priest delivering a message, 1828
3480391 A Hindu priest delivering a message, 1828; (add.info.: A Hindu priest delivering a message. India, early 19th Century. By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageHinduism Collection: Giving Puja (Pudja) or charity to a Brahmin priest, 1828

Giving Puja (Pudja) or charity to a Brahmin priest, 1828
3480386 Giving Puja (Pudja) or charity to a Brahmin priest, 1828; (add.info.: Giving Puja (Pudja) or charity to a Brahmin priest, early 19th Century. By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageHinduism Collection: Indian Vaisha merchants, 1828

Indian Vaisha merchants, 1828
3480376 Indian Vaisha merchants, 1828; (add.info.: Indian Vaisha merchants. By Marlet 1828. Vaisha are one of the four Varna's of the Hindu social order)

Background imageHinduism Collection: A holy man in India, 1828

A holy man in India, 1828
3480342 A holy man in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of a holy man in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageHinduism Collection: Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones

Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones
3079076 Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones; (add.info.: Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones. From Nepal)

Background imageHinduism Collection: Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones

Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones
3079074 Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones; (add.info.: Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones. From Nepal)

Background imageHinduism Collection: Hinduism: Procession on Water of the Goddess KALI, India. Engraving of James COOK's Voyages, 1884

Hinduism: Procession on Water of the Goddess KALI, India. Engraving of James COOK's Voyages, 1884
JAB4120594 Hinduism: Procession on Water of the Goddess KALI, India. Engraving of James COOK's Voyages, 1884; (add.info.: Hinduism: Procession on Water of the Goddess KALI, India)

Background imageHinduism Collection: The Chakras according to Tantric philosophy

The Chakras according to Tantric philosophy
3330750 The Chakras according to Tantric philosophy; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Chakras according to Tantric philosophy. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageHinduism Collection: Yogi (fakir), 1913 (photo)

Yogi (fakir), 1913 (photo)
2102386 Yogi (fakir), 1913 (photo); (add.info.: Religion. India. Yogi (fakir) on a bed of spikes. Illustration from Indian Myth and Legend, by Donald A. Mackenzie, England, 1913.); Photo © CCI.

Background imageHinduism Collection: Princess Dayamanti choosing a husband, 1913 (engraving)

Princess Dayamanti choosing a husband, 1913 (engraving)
2102251 Princess Dayamanti choosing a husband, 1913 (engraving); (add.info.: Religion. Illustration par Warwick Goble in: Indian Myth and Legend, par Donald A. Coll. Part. India)

Background imageHinduism Collection: Ruins of an ancient temple, Java (engraving)

Ruins of an ancient temple, Java (engraving)
8676770 Ruins of an ancient temple, Java (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of an ancient temple, Java)

Background imageHinduism Collection: Brahma, Hindu 'Absolute', receiving an offering. 18th century (Indian manuscript)

Brahma, Hindu 'Absolute', receiving an offering. 18th century (Indian manuscript)
529979 Brahma, Hindu 'Absolute', receiving an offering. 18th century (Indian manuscript); (add.info.: Brahma first in the Hindu divine triad)

Background imageHinduism Collection: The temple of Angkor Vat, 1873 (litho)

The temple of Angkor Vat, 1873 (litho)
2085490 The temple of Angkor Vat, 1873 (litho); (add.info.: Geography. Cambodia. The temple of Angkor Vat. Litho by Delaporte in: in: Atlas du voyage d'exploration en Indochine)

Background imageHinduism Collection: Rama and Lakshmana kill the flying monsters, 18th century (miniature)

Rama and Lakshmana kill the flying monsters, 18th century (miniature)
2075405 Rama and Lakshmana kill the flying monsters, 18th century (miniature); (add.info.: Religion. Rama and Lakshmana kill the flying monsters. Miniature, India, XVIIIth cent.); Photo © CCI.

Background imageHinduism Collection: Hinduism: Representation of a Brahman (or Brachman, Brahma, Bramin, Brahmine)

Hinduism: Representation of a Brahman (or Brachman, Brahma, Bramin, Brahmine)
ELD4847826 Hinduism: Representation of a Brahman (or Brachman, Brahma, Bramin, Brahmine) high Hindu priest bubbling water through his gifts of magnetizing

Background imageHinduism Collection: Braham, the creator

Braham, the creator
3330753 Braham, the creator; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Brahma, the creator god in the Trimurti of Hinduism. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageHinduism Collection: 5884528

5884528

Background imageHinduism Collection: Representation of Krishna's life, Miniature taken from a manuscript of the Bhagavatapurana

Representation of Krishna's life, Miniature taken from a manuscript of the Bhagavatapurana
AIS5361701 Representation of Krishna's life, Miniature taken from a manuscript of the Bhagavatapurana, 1793 (illuminated manuscript); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageHinduism Collection: Chloa representation of the Hindu god Shiva (Siva) in the dance of creation (Indian)

Chloa representation of the Hindu god Shiva (Siva) in the dance of creation (Indian). 16th century (bronze sculpture)
535705 Chloa representation of the Hindu god Shiva (Siva) in the dance of creation (Indian). 16th century (bronze sculpture); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageHinduism Collection: Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism, 1828

Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism, 1828
3480346 Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism. By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageHinduism Collection: Art hindou : sculpture avec scenes erotiques du tantrisme (courant de l'hindouisme)

Art hindou : sculpture avec scenes erotiques du tantrisme (courant de l'hindouisme)
AIS5374890 Art hindou : sculpture avec scenes erotiques du tantrisme (courant de l'hindouisme). Relief en pierre, 10eme-11eme siecle. INDE, MADHYA PRADESH, Khajuraho.; © Iberfoto.




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