Hindus Collection (#3)

Chandalas, lower-caste Hindus, India
Chandalas, lower-caste Hindus in India, deemed to be untouchable because they dispose of dead bodies. Date: 1843

Portraits of different Indian castes: Brahmins 1, 2, Kshatriyas or Khatri, Punjabi mercantile caste 3, 4, Vaisyas 5, 6, Sudras 7, 8, Hindus of upper India 9, 10, and Mughals 11, 12

Folio from a manuscript of the Raga Darshan of Anup, dated A. H. 1214 / A. D. 1799-1800
Folio from a manuscript of the Raga Darshan of Anup, dated A.H. 1214/ A.D. 1799-1800

INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Face of a woman. Detail in one of the Jataka reincarnations and episodes of life of Budha. Mural painting, 6th-7th c. Hindu art. Gupta period. Fresco

Burning ghats, Benares
Manikarnika (also known simply as the burning ghat) is the place where the majority of dead bodies are cremated in Varanasi. Hindus believe it will liberate them from the cycle of death and rebirth

Historic photo (ca 1880) of the visit of Mary, Mary Magdalene, in the temple, painting by Titian, Venice, Venezia
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, archive, art print, art prints, artistic, artistically, artists, arts, attraction, attractions, building, buildings, children, christian art, church figure

Maharana Amar Singh of Mewar at the Eklingji temple, c. 1695 (gouache with gold and silver on paper)
7394074 Maharana Amar Singh of Mewar at the Eklingji temple, c.1695 (gouache with gold and silver on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 47.5x54.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Om mantra containing figures of deities, 19th century (gouache with gold on paper)
7394110 Om mantra containing figures of deities, 19th century (gouache with gold on paper) by Pakistani School, (19th Century); 40.4x27.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Seated Ganesha with attendants, late 19th-early 20th century (gouache on paper)
7394120 Seated Ganesha with attendants, late 19th-early 20th century (gouache on paper) by West Indian School, (19th century); 17.8x12.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Krishna and the naga Kaliya, 19th century (gouache on paper)
7394109 Krishna and the naga Kaliya, 19th century (gouache on paper) by Pakistani School, (19th Century); 40.1x27.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Krishna Kaliyamardaka, late 19th-early 20th century (gouache on paper)
7394119 Krishna Kaliyamardaka, late 19th-early 20th century (gouache on paper) by West Indian School, (19th century); 17.8x12.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Jagannatha Trio in the shrine at Puri, 1931 (gouache on newspaper)
7394107 The Jagannatha Trio in the shrine at Puri, 1931 (gouache on newspaper) by Indian School, (19th-20th century); 40.5x55.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The priest frees the monkey, snake and tiger from the well, 1935, (natural pigments on paper)
7146131 The priest frees the monkey, snake and tiger from the well, 1935, (natural pigments on paper) by Gelgel, Ida Bagus (1900-1937); Puri Lukisan Museum, Ubud, Bali

Surya, 1100-1200, (black shale)
7130113 Surya, 1100-1200, (black shale) by Indian School, (12th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Surya, 1100-1200, Pala period, black shale, from eastern India, V&A Museum)

Temple door guardian or Dvarapala, 1600-1800, (teak with traces of gesso and paint)
7130105 Temple door guardian or Dvarapala, 1600-1800, (teak with traces of gesso and paint) by South Indian School, (17th-18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Shiva as Dakshinamurti, 1200-1300, (granite)
7130104 Shiva as Dakshinamurti, 1200-1300, (granite) by Indian School, (13th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Shiva as Dakshinamurti, 1200-1300, late Chola period, granite)

Nagaraja guardstone, 800-900, (granite)
7146857 Nagaraja guardstone, 800-900, (granite) by Sri Lankan, (10th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Nagaraja guardstone, 800-900, Anuradhapura period, Sri Lanka, granite)

Bust of a Yogini, 800-900 (sandstone)
7130109 Bust of a Yogini, 800-900 (sandstone) by Indian School, (9th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Bust of a Yogini, 800-900 Pratihara period, sandstone, central India)

Vishnu, 1100-1200, (black shale)
7130107 Vishnu, 1100-1200, (black shale) by Indian School, (12th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Vishnu, 1100-1200, Pala period, black shale)

The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, aka the Sanchi torso, about 900 (sandstone)
7130098 The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, aka the Sanchi torso, about 900 (sandstone) by Indian School, (10th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Vishnu as Varaha, 10th century (sandstone)
1071750 Vishnu as Varaha, 10th century (sandstone) by Indian School, (10th century); 142.2402844806x66.0401320803x26.0350520701 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of David T

The Narsinha Avatara of Vishnu (engraving)
7182576 The Narsinha Avatara of Vishnu (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Narsinha Avatara of Vishnu)

Kali Dancing on Shiva
HSC207115 Kali Dancing on Shiva by Indian School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Ghat Hurdwar, c. 1850
7262317 Ghat Hurdwar, c.1850 by Metzeroth, Bernhard (1813-48); 10.9x16.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernhard Metzeroth (1813-1848) Caption Ghat Hurdwar, Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr

Elephanta, c. 1835 (engraving)
7262269 Elephanta, c.1835 (engraving) by Grunewald, Ernst Friedrich (1801-48); 9.9x15.0 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ernst Friedrich Grunewald (1801-1848) Captions Elephanta and Aus d

Entrance gate of Gwalior Fort, India (chromolitho)
7185017 Entrance gate of Gwalior Fort, India (chromolitho) by Le Bon, Gustave (1841-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance gate of Gwalior Fort, India)

Bronze doors of the Royal Palace of Patan (Lalitpur), Nepal (chromolitho)
7185019 Bronze doors of the Royal Palace of Patan (Lalitpur), Nepal (chromolitho) by Le Bon, Gustave (1841-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bronze doors of the Royal Palace of Patan (Lalitpur)

Patan Durbar Square, Lalitpur, Nepal (chromolitho)
7185014 Patan Durbar Square, Lalitpur, Nepal (chromolitho) by Le Bon, Gustave (1841-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patan Durbar Square, Lalitpur, Nepal)

The Hindu god Krishna carried by the Gopis (engraving)
7147539 The Hindu god Krishna carried by the Gopis (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hindu god Krishna carried by the Gopis)

Statue of the sacred cow Nandi at the Hindu Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur, India (engraving)
7147535 Statue of the sacred cow Nandi at the Hindu Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur, India (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hindus bathing in the sacred waters of the River Ganges from the ghats of Benares (Varanasi), India (engraving)
7147547 Hindus bathing in the sacred waters of the River Ganges from the ghats of Benares (Varanasi), India (engraving) by German School

Mahadeva destroying Tripurasura (engraving)
7182603 Mahadeva destroying Tripurasura (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mahadeva destroying Tripurasura)

Vishnu with Lakshmi and Satyavama on Ananta Naga, Eternity (engraving)
7182598 Vishnu with Lakshmi and Satyavama on Ananta Naga, Eternity (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vishnu with Lakshmi and Satyavama on Ananta Naga)

Bhairava and Saraswati (engraving)
7182594 Bhairava and Saraswati (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bhairava and Saraswati)

A Female at the Ceremony of Linga Puja in Honor of Mahadeva (engraving)
7182591 A Female at the Ceremony of Linga Puja in Honor of Mahadeva (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Saraswati (engraving)
7182587 Saraswati (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saraswati. Illustration for The Hindu Pantheon by Edward Moore (new edn, Higginbotham)

Hanuman and Ravana (engraving)
7182574 Hanuman and Ravana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hanuman and Ravana)

Surya Buddha (engraving)
7182563 Surya Buddha (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surya Buddha. Illustration for The Hindu Pantheon by Edward Moore (new edn, Higginbotham)

Great Buddhist Tope at Sanchi (engraving)
7182562 Great Buddhist Tope at Sanchi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Buddhist Tope at Sanchi)

Vishnu Puja (engraving)
7182554 Vishnu Puja (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vishnu Puja. Illustration for The Hindu Pantheon by Edward Moore (new edn, Higginbotham)

Gayatri or Secret Prayer (engraving)
7182548 Gayatri or Secret Prayer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gayatri or Secret Prayer)

Wooden Pillar in the Palace at Mudubidery, or Moorbidry, near Mangalore in Kanara (engraving)
7182547 Wooden Pillar in the Palace at Mudubidery, or Moorbidry, near Mangalore in Kanara (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Angkor Vat, Tour d angle du second etage (engraving)
7179842 Angkor Vat, Tour d angle du second etage (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angkor Vat, Tour d angle du second etage)

Maison Hindoue, Exposition de 1889 (engraving)
7179839 Maison Hindoue, Exposition de 1889 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maison Hindoue, Exposition de 1889)

Columns and statue of Vishnu in one of the cave temples of Badami, India (rotogravure)
7185028 Columns and statue of Vishnu in one of the cave temples of Badami, India (rotogravure) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hindu dance (engraving)
7185018 Hindu dance (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hindu dance. Illustration from Les Civilisations de l Inde)

Ruins of Martand Sun Temple, Kashmir (colour litho)
7157633 Ruins of Martand Sun Temple, Kashmir (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Hindu Martand Sun Temple, Kashmirr)

Indra, god in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, mounted on his white elephant Airavata (engraving)
7147549 Indra, god in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, mounted on his white elephant Airavata (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indra, god in Hinduism)

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"Hindus: A Tapestry of Culture, Faith, and Tradition" Step into the world of Hindus, a vibrant community woven together by their rich history and diverse practices. From the tumultuous days of Partition to the serene landscapes of Kerala, their journey is one that encompasses both struggle and celebration. In East and West Punjab, a map etched with memories of separation stands as a reminder of the resilience shown during Partition. Yet amidst this division, unity prevails in festivals like Pooram where rows of majestic elephants adorned with golden headdresses and umbrellas create an awe-inspiring spectacle. Venturing further north to Benares, we encounter burning ghats - sacred sites where Hindus bid farewell to their departed loved ones. Here lies an eternal flame that symbolizes the cycle of life and death embraced by this ancient faith. Jain monks arrive in New Delhi after fleeing Western Punjab; their peaceful presence serves as a testament to coexistence among different religious communities within India's diverse tapestry. In Puri, we witness an extraordinary act – devout Hindus attempting to get themselves crushed under the wheels of Jagannath's car (Juggernaut), believing it will grant them passage to paradise. This intense devotion reflects the profound spiritual connection they share with their deities. A timeless image captured in black-and-white reveals devotees bathing in the holy Ganges River at Fortunino Matania’s lens. The river holds immense significance for Hindus who believe its waters possess purifying properties capable of washing away sins. Embarking on a journey through caves like Elephanta, Ellora, and Ajanta unravels Hinduism's artistic prowess. These intricate cave temples showcase magnificent sculptures depicting gods such as Trimurti – Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva – embodying creation, preservation, and destruction respectively. Delving deeper into Ajanta Caves reveals stunning details carved meticulously onto rock faces.