Hinduism Collection (#87)

INDIA: DURGA, c1700. Mahishasura Mardini, the Goddess Durga in the role of the slayer of Mahisha, the buffalo demon. Color on paper, Punjab Hills, India, c1700

INDIA: HINDOO LADIES. Photographed c1900

KRISHNA AND RAHDA. Punjab hills, c. 1760

KRISHNA, c1525-1570. Krishna visiting Trivakra who massages his feet: from Bhagavata Purana, Pre-Mughal School

INDIA: MOGUL PAINTING. Mogul album painting, c1590, of a European gentleman

RELIGION: HINDUISM. Top: A very remarkable form which Ixora [Shiva] is worshipped in the East Indies. Center: The Idol Bruma, or Brama, another Indian object of Religious adoration

RELIGION: HINDUISM. A Sick Person presented to Ixora [Shiva], an Indian Diety for the recovery of his Health. Copper engraving, from Dr

INDIA: MAHABHARATA. Detail of the battle of Kurukshetra, the confrontation of good and evil in the Mahabharata. Chamba wall hanging, 18th century

HINDUISM: HANUMAN. The monkey deity, Hanuman, of Hindu mythology. Indian manuscript illumination

INDIA: RAMAYANA, 1813. Miniature from an 1813 volume of the Indian epic, the Ramayana, with various scenes of Rama and his wife, Sita

HINDU PROCESSION. A mythological Hindu ceremonial procession. Indian painting

SHIVA. The Hindu god Shiva blasting Kama, god of love, with fire from his third eye. Kalighat painting, c1885

The Jagat Shiromani Hindu Temple, dedicated to Shiva, Krishna and Meera bhai, built between 1599 and 1608, Amer, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Woodcarving shop, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Pura Tanah Lot, Sea Temple, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

SHIVAJI (c1627-1680). Founder of the Maratha kingdom of India. Gouache and ink, c1680

ARJUMAN BANU (1592-1631). Better known as Mumtaz Mahall, favorite wife of Shah Jahan, fifth Mogul emperor of Hindustan. After a contemporary miniature

SHAH JAHAN (1592-1666). Mogul emperor of India (1628-1658). Shah Jahan with one of his sons. Pen and brush drawing, 1656, by Rembrandt

NUR JAHAN (d. 1645). Empress of Hindustan. Contemporary Moghul painting

KALIDASA (5th CENTURY). Hindu dramatist and poet. The Princess Shakuntala, heroine of Kalidasas greatest drama. Indo-Persian miniature, 18th century

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Indian Hindu students from the Swaminarayan Gurukul participate in the Magh Snan or Holy Bath in Ahmedabad on January 16, 2014

Morning Bagan

GERMAN FASHION, 1921. The height of fashion: fashionable women of Berlin, inspired by the Hindu poet Sir Rabindranath Tagore, contemplate their navels. Illustration, 1921, by Olaf Gulbrannson

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, sadhu (holy man), portrait, close-up

Sadhu or holy man, close-up, portrait
Pushkar Camel Fair, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India

Wat Ek Phnom Temple ruins, Battambang Province, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Banteay Chhmar, Ankorian-era temple ruins, Banteay Meanchey Province, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Prasat Preah Vihear temple ruins, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kantout, Preah Vihear Province, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Pre-Angkorian temple ruins at Sambor Prei Kuk, Kampong Thom Province, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Thap Po Sah Inu temple, 15th century Cham tower ruins at Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan Province, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Po Klong Garai temple, 13th century Cham towers, Phan Rang-Thap Cham, Ninh Thuan Province, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Po Ro Me temple ruins, 17th centrury Cham tower, Ninh Phuoc District, Ninh Thuan Province, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Po Nagar temple Cham towers, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

My Son ruins, Cham temple site, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Duy Xuyen District, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Sculpted gods, Badami Cave Temple
Carved images of Hindu god inside Badami Cave Temple, Badami, Karnataka, India

Devata (Divinity), Angkor Vat

Ta Prohm, Angkor

Roof detail, Jokhang Temple, Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China

Indias Cities & Landmarks
Groping carved statue, at the Khajuraho Group of Monuments. Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

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"Hinduism: A Tapestry of Gods, Goddesses, and Sacred Places" Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Hinduism, a rich tapestry woven with devotion, mythology, and spirituality. In this captivating journey through India and Asia, we encounter an array of divine beings that form the very essence of Hindu beliefs. Gaze upon the resplendent image of Laksman, Rama, Sita, and Hanuman - embodiments of loyalty and righteousness. Their tales inspire millions to uphold values even in times of adversity. Marvel at Parvati's grace as she stands alongside Lakshmi and Saraswati - goddesses representing power, wealth, knowledge respectively. They symbolize the multifaceted nature of femininity revered by Hindus across generations. Witness Annapurna's benevolence as she bestows food upon her devotees at Lakshman temple. Her presence reminds us to appreciate life's sustenance while nurturing others with compassion. Lakshmi enchants us with her elegance as she holds lotus flowers - an emblematic gesture signifying purity amidst material abundance. She is Lord Vishnu's beloved consort who blesses mankind with prosperity. Krishna and Rada dance together in perfect harmony; their love transcends earthly boundaries. These deities epitomize eternal devotion between souls bound by affectionate bonds. Visnu and Lakshmi radiate divine serenity; their union represents cosmic balance essential for sustaining creation itself. Their celestial embrace brings solace to countless hearts seeking tranquility. In bustling Little India markets adorned with colorful stalls offering various idols for sale; one can witness the omnipresence of Hindu gods like Ganesh, Ayappa, and Subramania – each embodying unique qualities that devotees seek blessings from. Durga commands reverence as she embodies feminine strength personified – fierce yet compassionate protector against evil forces lurking within society. Her valor inspires millions to stand up against injustice.