Hindus Collection (#5)

Buddha (engraving)
7182564 Buddha (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buddha. Illustration for The Hindu Pantheon by Edward Moore (new edn, Higginbotham)

Mahabalipur (engraving)
7182553 Mahabalipur (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mahabalipur. Illustration for The Hindu Pantheon by Edward Moore (new edn, Higginbotham)

Sri Runga, near Trichinopoly (engraving)
7182551 Sri Runga, near Trichinopoly (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sri Runga, near Trichinopoly)

Parashurameshvara Temple, Bhubaneswar, India (rotogravure)
7185031 Parashurameshvara Temple, Bhubaneswar, India (rotogravure) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parashurameshvara Temple, Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva)

Patan Durbar Square, Lalitpur, Nepal (engraving)
7185041 Patan Durbar Square, Lalitpur, Nepal (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patan Durbar Square, Lalitpur, Nepal)

Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal (engraving)
7185020 Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal)

Indian weapons and other objects (chromolitho)
7185011 Indian weapons and other objects (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian weapons and other objects)

Kali or Durga, Consort of Siva (engraving)
7182585 Kali or Durga, Consort of Siva (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kali or Durga, Consort of Siva)

Vira Bhadra (engraving)
7182579 Vira Bhadra (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vira Bhadra. Illustration for The Hindu Pantheon by Edward Moore (new edn, Higginbotham)

Hanuman assisted by his Associates, building Ramas Bridge (engraving)
7182575 Hanuman assisted by his Associates, building Ramas Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hanuman assisted by his Associates)

Krishna and the Gopia (engraving)
7182566 Krishna and the Gopia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Krishna and the Gopia)

Chaitya Cave, Ajunta (engraving)
7182561 Chaitya Cave, Ajunta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chaitya Cave, Ajunta)

Kama Deva, the God of Love (engraving)
7182559 Kama Deva, the God of Love (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kama Deva, the God of Love)

Surya, the Sun (engraving)
7182558 Surya, the Sun (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surya, the Sun. Illustration for The Hindu Pantheon by Edward Moore (new edn, Higginbotham)

Krishna and Gopis (engraving)
7182555 Krishna and Gopis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Krishna and Gopis)

Statue of Gomad Iswara at Sravana Belgula in Kanara, 70 Feet in Height (engraving)
7182550 Statue of Gomad Iswara at Sravana Belgula in Kanara, 70 Feet in Height (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Elevation and View of an Obelisk of Granite 52 1 / 2 Feet in Height, facing a Jain Temple, at Mudubidery, or Moorbidry
7182549 Elevation and View of an Obelisk of Granite 52 1/2 Feet in Height, facing a Jain Temple, at Mudubidery, or Moorbidry, near Mangalore in Kanara (engraving) by English School

Krishna Mandir, Patan Durbar Square, Lalitpur, Nepal (engraving)
7185025 Krishna Mandir, Patan Durbar Square, Lalitpur, Nepal (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Krishna Mandir, Patan Durbar Square, Lalitpur, Nepal)

Hindoo Children Writing (engraving)
7180851 Hindoo Children Writing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hindoo Children Writing)

Rasa-Mandala (engraving)
7182604 Rasa-Mandala (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rasa-Mandala. Illustration for The Hindu Pantheon by Edward Moore (new edn, Higginbotham)

Chandra, the Moon (engraving)
7182557 Chandra, the Moon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chandra, the Moon)

Hindu god Mahadeva (Shiva) and his consort Bhavani (Parvati) (engraving)
7147545 Hindu god Mahadeva (Shiva) and his consort Bhavani (Parvati) (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hanuman and his army of monkeys building a bridge from India to Lanka for Rama to rescue his wife Sita
7147540 Hanuman and his army of monkeys building a bridge from India to Lanka for Rama to rescue his wife Sita, scene from the Hindu epic poem the Ramayana (engraving) by German School

Hindu worshippers pulling a car of Juggernaut, India (engraving)
7147536 Hindu worshippers pulling a car of Juggernaut, India (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hindu worshippers pulling a car of Juggernaut, India)

Bands of Hindoos of both sexes, from Around the World in Eighty Days
3501780 Bands of Hindoos of both sexes, from Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne (1828-1905), 1873 (engraving) by Benett

Procession of the car of Jagannath (Juggernaut), Hindu festival, Puri, India (b / w photo)
5996578 Procession of the car of Jagannath (Juggernaut), Hindu festival, Puri, India (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Byragis, Hindu religious mendicants preparing for a festival, Beach Candy
489240 Byragis, Hindu religious mendicants preparing for a festival, Beach Candy, Bombay (colour litho) by Indian School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Indian

Weavers, Hindoos, Delhi, from The People of India, by J
STC439696 Weavers, Hindoos, Delhi, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Mallees (Gardeners), Hindus, Madras, from The People of India, by J
STC439689 Mallees (Gardeners), Hindus, Madras, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Les Chittis Ou Adorateurs De Krishna (engraving)
2783322 Les Chittis Ou Adorateurs De Krishna (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Chittis Ou Adorateurs De Krishna)

The Ghat, Haridwar, India, Hindus bathing in the Ganges
The Ghat, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India, with Hindus bathing in the River Ganges. 19th century

Procession of the car of Jagannath (Juggernaut), Hindu festival, Puri, India (b / w photo)
5996573 Procession of the car of Jagannath (Juggernaut), Hindu festival, Puri, India (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hindu traders at Bigil, near Yarkand and a group at a bazaar near Kharghalik
TRV230449 Hindu traders at Bigil, near Yarkand and a group at a bazaar near Kharghalik, from Ruins of Desert Cathay by Sir Aurel Stein, published 1912 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Palanquin seat, from The Manners, Customs and Dresses of The Hindus
STC439596 Palanquin seat, from The Manners, Customs and Dresses of The Hindus, 1799 (coloured etching) by Solvyns, Franz Balthazar (1760-1824); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Junumushtoomee, 19th century (colour litho)
619393 The Junumushtoomee, 19th century (colour litho) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831); Private Collection; (add.info)

Brahmin expounding the Veda, India
Brahmin or Hindu priest expounding the Veda, India. Date: 1843

Kumbos, Hindoos, Googaira, Mooltan, from The People of India, by J
STC439710 Kumbos, Hindoos, Googaira, Mooltan, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Tailors, Hindoos, Madras, from The People of India, by J
STC439707 Tailors, Hindoos, Madras, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

The Picturesque Customs (Colour Litho)
2777614 The Picturesque Customs (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The picturesque customs)

The Crossing Sweeper (colour litho)
960931 The Crossing Sweeper (colour litho) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crossing Sweeper)

Le jeu du tigre par les coolies hindous a la Guyane (engraving)
2783345 Le jeu du tigre par les coolies hindous a la Guyane (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le jeu du tigre par les coolies hindous a la Guyane)

Moeurs De L Inde (engraving)
2783217 Moeurs De L Inde (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moeurs De L Inde. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 3 November 1878.); © Look and Learn

The Great Temple, Hurdwar, India (engraving)
972322 The Great Temple, Hurdwar, India (engraving) by Dibdin, Thomas Colman (1810-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Temple, Hurdwar (Haridwar), India

The ghat, Hurdwar, India (engraving)
972297 The ghat, Hurdwar, India (engraving) by Dibdin, Thomas Colman (1810-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ghat, Hurdwar (Haridwar), India. Hindus bathing in the Ganges

The Hindoo Money-Changer (engraving)
1098259 The Hindoo Money-Changer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hindoo Money-Changer)

Dasara festival - Gurkhas - NWFP
Gurkhas sacrificing a water buffalo as part of the Dasara festival, held for 10 days in September October. This regiment are British colonial forces stationed in the North West Frontier Province

Hindu Temple in the Fort of the Rohtas, Bihar, India (w / c on paper)
STC444664 Hindu Temple in the Fort of the Rohtas, Bihar, India (w/c on paper) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Bairagees, Hindoo devotees, Delhi, from The People of India, by J
STC439739 Bairagees, Hindoo devotees, Delhi, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

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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.