Hindus Collection (#7)

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

Kailashnath Temple. 8th c. INDIA. Ellora. Ellora Caves. Ellora. Cave 16. Hindu temple carved into a basalt cliff. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva

PAKISTAN. Taxila. Jaulian Temple. Archaeological site. 6th c. B.C. - V c. A.D. Budha in meditation. Alto-relief. Hindu art. Gandharan period. Relief on rock

Jewish merchant, 18th c. Hindu art. Miniature Painting

Borobudur Temple. 9th c. INDONESIA. Borobudur. Reliefs of the temple wall. Frieze depicting Buddhist scenes. Hindu art. Relief on rock

Reading the Puranas (ancient Hindu texts) - India
Reading the Puranas, ancient Hindu texts which eulogise various deities, primarily the divine Trimurti God in Hinduism through divine stories

Asia, Nepal, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Durbar Square, Sahdu

Photograph: Ranghar of the Indian Army, Eastern Punjab, 1943-44. Ranghar was a term applied by Hindus to any Rajput who had, or whose ancestors had, converted to Islam

Illustration of the Bhagavata Purana, 18th c. Scene of the life of Krishna. Hindu art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Krishna with a lotus flower and Radha dancing in the rain with three girl musicians. 17th c. Hindu art. Miniature Painting. Proc: INDIA. RAJASTHAN

INDIA. Konarak. Sun Temple. Built between 1240 and 1258 by King Narasimha Deva I honoring the god Surya. Detail of statue of God of the sun. Hindu art. Relief on rock

PAKISTAN. PUNJAB. Taxila. Archaeological site. 6th c. B.C. - 2nd c. A.D. Hindu art. Gandharan period. Architecture

PAKISTAN. Taxila. Mohra Moradu Monastery. Archaeological site. 6th c. B.C. - 2nd c. A.D. Buddhist complex built in the 2nd c. B.C. Alto-reliefs with representations of the Buddha in the monastery

Pataman jari raigini (First spring bloomed branch). In a palace court, a princess is given a lotus flower, the symbol of her lover. Hindu art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris

Mahabat Maqbara Mausoleum. 1892. INDIA. Junagadh. Indo-islamic style. Hindu art. Architecture

India. Caves of Ajanta. Buddha
INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Cave No. 4. Representation of Buddha on the wall for access to the main sanctuary, 5th-6th c. A.D. Hindu art. Gupta period. Architecture

CAMPIN, Robert. The Betrothal of
Piece of chess representing an elephant belonging to Charlemagne. Hindu art. Sculpture on ivory. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Indian troops smoking in the trenches during World War I
Sikhs and Hindus in the trenches take turns at drawing tobacco-smoke through a straw. Date: 1915

Hindu Vel Festival
Hinduism in Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka) : The transfer of a god in a Sacred Car from one Hindu temple to another during the Vel Festival. Date: 1930s

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Indian Sepoy soldiers at the Western Front - WWI
Colonial Indian Sepoy officer and soldiers travel by train to the the Western Front - WWI Date: circa 1917

Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Brahmins Worship In India
Kalighat, India: c. 1948 Brahmins worship in the Kalighat temple. Brahmins are the highest caste of HIndus, with their mark of distinciton being the piece of string seen in the hand of

Great Stupa. 3rd BC. INDIA. Sanchi. Northern torana (gateway) of the Great Stupa. Hindu art. Sunga period. Sculpture

A meena of Jajur
Meenas are a caste of Hindus. A man with a bow in one hand and an arrow in the other with a quiver slung across his back. He is dressed in white with a turban on his head

Street scene - Madura, India
Street scene - Religious Procession (Hindu) at Madura, India Date: circa 1910s

Playing the Hohlee, Hindu Spring Festival, India
Playing the Hohlee. Holi, or Holli, is a spring festival celebrated by Hindus. The image depicts the celebrations during the festival with musicians and dancers. 1809

Women dedicated to the worship of Khandoba
Khandoba, also known as Khanderao, is a Hindu folk deity, worshipped by the people of Maharashtra in India. The worship of Khandoba developed during the 9th/10th centuries from a folk deity into a

Evening celebration in Parmath, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India, Asia

A man and Woman of Hindustan (India). A book of national types and costumes from the early 19th century

Puja Ceremony - India (Hinduism)
Puja (Hinduism) - a ceremony of gratitude or a religious ritual performed as an offering to various deities, distinguished persons, or special guests

India - Benares - Banks of the Ganges River
Benares, India - situated on left bank of the Ganga (Ganges) River. Regarded as holy by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains, and is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world

Aden, Yemen - Baniyan Merchants
Aden, Yemen - Indian Hindu Gujarati baniyan (merchants)

Lone soldier guards crossroads in Delhi - Partition in India
A lone soldier defends the cross-roads near the entrance to the Parharganj Bazaar, scene of some of the heaviest rioting in Delhi and where great destruction had been done to Muslim property

Partition. Refugees crossing the border between Pakistan
A lorryload of Sikh and Hindu refugees about to cross the Wagah Bridge between Pakistan and India to escape the mass killings and atrocities between Muslims

Partition - burning towns and villages in East Punjab
Aerial view above the East Punjab showing towns and village inhabited by Muslims which have been burned by Sikh Jathas (warriors) seeking to rid the area of Muslims

Muslim Refugees heading to Pakistan
Two trains packed with Muslim refugees en route from Delhi to Pakistan. A bulging, writhing target trainload of refugees was attacked by Sikhs at Amritsar on 22nd September

India Kanchipuram
(formerly Conjeveram) : One of the seven sacred cities of the Hindus, with many magnificent temples : this is the gopura and sacred tank of the Grand Pagoda

India Puri Jaganath
The temple of Jaganath ( Juggernaut ) sacred site for Hindus and scene of the annual Ramayana procession when the gigantic image is dragged through the streets

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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.