Hindus Collection (#6)

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

Carpenters, Hindoos, Madras, from The People of India, by J
STC439711 Carpenters, Hindoos, Madras, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Sacred pool of gharials in Karachi (chromolitho)
2788724 Sacred pool of gharials in Karachi (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacred pool of gharials in Karachi)

Hindus bringing cotton through the Western Ghauts 1862 AD (litho)
1266299 Hindus bringing cotton through the Western Ghauts 1862 AD (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England pulished circa 1920)

Brahmins, India (b / w photo)
5996597 Brahmins, India (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brahmins, India)

The Ghat in Hurdwar with hindus bathing in the Ganges (engraving)
819095 The Ghat in Hurdwar with hindus bathing in the Ganges (engraving) by Dibdin, Thomas Colman (1810-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ghat, Hurdwar, hindus bathing in the Ganges)

Forty Brahmins walking over hot coals in India (colour litho)
2779407 Forty Brahmins walking over hot coals in India (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forty Brahmins walking over hot coals at Madras, India)

The Periyapalayam Festival (colour litho)
2799243 The Periyapalayam Festival (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Periyapalayam Festival)

Hindi temples at Varanasi (b / w photo)
3104137 Hindi temples at Varanasi (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hindi temples at Varanasi)

Grass Cutters, Hindoos, Madras, from The People of India, by J
STC439721 Grass Cutters, Hindoos, Madras, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Goojur Zemindars, Hindoos, Rajpootana, from The People of India, by J
STC439736 Goojur Zemindars, Hindoos, Rajpootana, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Carpenter, from The Hindus, or the Description of their Manners
STC439529 Carpenter, from The Hindus, or the Description of their Manners, Costumes and Ceremonies, c.1808-12 (coloured etching) by Solvyns

A Rajah being entertained by a lady, engraved by Poisson
468642 A Rajah being entertained by a lady, engraved by Poisson, from Voyages aux Indes et a la Chine (coloured engraving) by Sonnerat

The Queens Birthday in India, a Hindu Celebration at Bombay (b / w photo)
1051917 The Queens Birthday in India, a Hindu Celebration at Bombay (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Birthday in India)

Cow, sacred to Hindus, on a street in India (b / w photo)
6015614 Cow, sacred to Hindus, on a street in India (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cow, sacred to Hindus, on a street in India)

The sacred cow of Tanjore, India (chromolitho)
2788723 The sacred cow of Tanjore, India (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sacred cow of Tanjore, India)

View of Benares with People Bathing and Praying in the Ganges (oil on canvas)
EDI187973 View of Benares with People Bathing and Praying in the Ganges (oil on canvas) by Schoefft, August Theodor (1809-88); Private Collection; Hungarian, out of copyright

Hindu ascetics with beds of nails, India (b / w photo)
5996602 Hindu ascetics with beds of nails, India (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hindu ascetics with beds of nails, India)

Hill Men and Woman (Guddies) Inhabitants of Kangra Hills / Hindoos, c
874054 Hill Men and Woman (Guddies) Inhabitants of Kangra Hills / Hindoos, c.1840 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 19.2 x23.8 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Title page from The History of Indian Mutiny (engraving)
819472 Title page from The History of Indian Mutiny (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page from The History of Indian Mutiny, vol II)

Worship of Shri Nathji, ca. 1700. Creator: Unknown
Worship of Shri Nathji, ca. 1700

Gosain Kirpal Girji, ca. 1720. Creator: Unknown
Gosain Kirpal Girji, ca. 1720

Asvatthama Fires the Narayana Weapon (Cosmic Fire) at the Pandavas, Folio... ca. 1616-17
Asvatthama Fires the Narayana Weapon (Cosmic Fire) at the Pandavas, Folio from a Razmnama, ca. 1616-17

Hindus Conversing before a Shrine, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Hindus Conversing before a Shrine, 17th century

Alexander the Great, King of Macedon
Alexander the Great, King Alexander III of Macedon. He fights Hindus and Persians at Ephesus. Date: 356 - 323 BC

Hindu Temple in the Fort of the Rohtas, Bihar, India, c1790. Creator: Thomas Daniell
Hindu Temple in the Fort of the Rohtas, Bihar, India, Pl. 11 from Oriental Scenery, part 1 (w/c on paper), c.1790. Shows a Hindu temple at Rohtasgarh in Bihar, dated February 1790

Sri Lanka - Shiva the Destroyer and Reproducer and Peacock
Sri Lanka - Hindu God Shiva as the Destroyer and Reproducer. The Peacock beside him is that ridden by Saraswati, goddess of music and speech. Date: circa 1920s

Bathing in the Ganges by Fortunino Matania
With our special artist in India: a wonderful sight in the metropolis of Hinduism. Thousands of pilgrims, fakirs and other worshippers bathing in the holy waters of the Ganges, Benares, India

INDIA. Bombay. Elefanta. Elephanta Caves. Trimurti of Shiva in the main cave, 7th-8th c A.D. Detail of the three-headed bust representing the three roles of the god, creator

INDIA. Ellora. Ellora Caves. Ellora. Cave 33. Jain Temple of Jagannath Sabha, 9-10th c. Sculpture of two seated tirthankaras. Hindu art. Architecture

INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Cave 10. Detail of the decoration of the ceiling in the chaitya-griha with scenes from the life and incarnations of Buddha. Mural painting of the cave 2

INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Detail of face of Buddha in one of the Jataka reincarnations and episodes of his life. Mural painting, 6th-7th c. Hindu art. Gupta period. Fresco

INDIA. Ellora. Ellora Caves. Ellora. Cave 21. Hindu Temple Rameshwar or Rameshvara, carved in the rock, 7-8th c. Sculptures in the facade. Hindu art. Architecture

INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Buddha preaching the Abhidharma in the Tavatimsa Celestial World. Detail. Wall painting of the cave 17. 6th c. A.D. Hindu art. Gupta period. Fresco

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, 1869 - 1948. Indian activist, the leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule

Victoria stereo view card from circa 1900, historic social image. Schoolboys of Amritsar, at Golden Temple, beside holy pool; India

Blood Sport In Baroda, India In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878

The Court Of The Gaekwad, The Ruling Prince Or Maharaja Gaekwad Of Baroda, India, In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878

Louis Rousselet Meeting An Indian Raja In 1864. Louis-Th

An Indian Hunting Party Riding Elephants, Prepares To Set Out On A Tiger Hunt In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878

Face sculptures on stone walls at angkor wat; Cambodia

A face sculpture on a stone wall at angkor wat; Cambodia

The Hindu Festival Of Nag Panchami, The Worship Of Cobras, In Bombay, India In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878

The Maharaja Of Baroda, India Riding An Elephant, In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878

An Elephant Fight, Baroda, India In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878

INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Men in a window. Detail in one of the Jataka reincarnations and episodes of life of Budha. Mural painting in the cave 2, 6th-7th c. Hindu art. Gupta period. Fresco

INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Figure of a woman. Detail of one of the Jataka, reincarnations and episodes from the life of Buddha. Wall painting of the cave 2. 6th-7th c. A.D. Hindu art. Gupta period

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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.