River Ganges Collection (page 4)

Map of the Provinces of the Lower Ganges. Map in two sections, showing Indian states through which the River Ganges flows, and the Ganges Delta in what is now Bangladesh. Plate 59 from The Times Atlas

Bathing at Benares, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

The River Front, Benares, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
The River Front, Benares, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

Benares, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
Benares, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

On the Banks of Holy River, Benares, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
On the Banks of Holy River, Benares, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

A River Festival at Benares, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A River Festival at Benares, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

The Hurduwar - where the Ganges enters the Plains of Hindoostan, c1786-1791, (1935). Artist: William Daniell
The Hurduwar - where the Ganges enters the Plains of Hindoostan, c1786-1791, (1935). From the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Anopshur, c1789, (1935). Artist: William Daniell
Anopshur, c1789, (1935). From the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II

Chunar Gur, c1786-1791, (1935). Artist: William Daniell
Chunar Gur, c1786-1791, (1935). From the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II

59 lb Mahseer, Caught by Capt. H. B. D. Campbell, R. E. in the Upper Ganges, c1903, (1903)
59 lb Mahseer, Caught by Capt. H. B. D. Campbell, R.E. in the Upper Ganges, c1903, (1903). A Mahseer, a southern Asian fish in the carp family. From The Sports of the World, by F. G. Aflalo, F.R.G.S

Benares on the Ganges, 1892, (1904). Artist: Edward Theodore Compton
Benares on the Ganges, 1892, (1904). From The Worlds History, Volume II, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1904]

The Sacred City of the Hindus: Benares on the Ganges, 1908. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 2, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1908]

Bathing ghat at Benares, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Benares (Varanasi) is a major place of pilgrimage for Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists alike

Source of the Ganges, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Bathing ghat, Benares, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: BW Kilburn
Bathing ghat, Benares, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Detail from a stereoscopic card

Rocks at Colgong on the Ganges, India, 1838. Artist: Edward Goodall
Rocks at Colgong on the Ganges, India, 1838

Bathing and burning the Hindu dead, Benares (Varanasi), India 1903. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Bathing and burning the Hindu dead, Benares (Varanasi), India 1903. Stereoscopic slide, detail

A burning ghat on the Ganges at Benares (Varanasi), India, 1900s. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
A burning ghat on the Ganges at Benares (Varanasi), India, 1900s. Stereoscopic slide. Detail

The Ganges entering the plains near Hurdwar, India, c1860. The Indian Rebellion of 1857 began in the town of Meerut and soon erupted into other mutinies

The Hindoo Mother, c1860. Artist: EJ Portbury
The Hindoo Mother, c1860. When the infant of a poor Hindoo (Hindu) dies, the mother carries it in her arms to the Ganges, on the banks of which she lays it for some time on a piece of mat

A temple and ghats on the Ganges at Benares (Varanasi), India, 1900s. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Man-eating alligators, India, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Man-eating alligators, India, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail

The river Ganges and the Burning Ghats at Benares (Varanasi), India, early 20th century
The river Ganges and the burning ghats at Benares (Varanasi), India, early 20th century. From Views of India in Colour, published by The Times of India Offices (Bombay and Calcutta)

Benares (Varanasi), India, 1895. Artist: Taylor
Benares (Varanasi), India, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVI, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Cawnpore on the Ganges, India, 1857. Artist: William Carpenter
Cawnpore on the Ganges, India, 1857. From a supplement to The Illustrated London News (28 November 1857)

Bathing ghats, Mathura, India, 1916-1917. A ghat is a series of steps leading down to a body of water in many parts of South Asia

Benares, India, 1847. Artist: Kirchner
Benares, India, 1847. The city of Varanasi on the River Ganges. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Pilgrims at the source of the Ganges, India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Source of the Ganges, India, c1840. Artist: N Remond
Source of the Ganges, India, c1840. The River Ganges originates at Gangotri Glacier, Uttarakhand

Bathing at a Ghat on the Ganges, Calcutta, India, c1900s(?). Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Bathing at a ghat on the Ganges, Calcutta, India, c1900s(?). Stereoscopic card

Benares, Bisharnat, India, c1925. View in what is now known as Varanasi. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Indian Empire, 1st series

Burning Ghat, Benares, India, c1925. Hindu cremation ghats at the edge of the River Ganges in what is now known as Varanasi

Benares, India, c1925. Hindu cremation ghats at the edge of the River Ganges in what is now known as Varanasi. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Indian Empire, 1st series

Rajah of Indores Palace, Benares, India, c1925. The ghats on the edge of the River Ganges in what is now known as Varanasi

The Fortress of Chunar, India, 19th century. View of the fort and the River Ganges. The fort has been much fought over and has had a succession of owners over the last 500 years

The Ghat, Hurdwar, Hindus Bathing in the Ganges, 19th century. Artist: J Redaway
The Ghat, Hurdwar, Hindus Bathing in the Ganges, 19th century. Indians bathing in the holy waters of the River Ganges at Hardwar, Uttar Pradesh

Cawnpore, India, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Trading Post Dutch East India Company Hooghly
The Trading Post of the Dutch East India Company in Hooghly, Bengal, The factory or lodge of the Dutch East India Company in Hoegly or Hougly in Bengal, 1665

Hindu pilgrims immersed in the waters at the bathing ghats. Photograph taken while being rowed on the sacred but polluted River Ganges

Two Wooden Boats Sit On The Tranquil Water Of The Ganges; Varanasi, India

River Ganges, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India

Pilgrims on a boat on the River Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Washing drying on ghats next to the River Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Plan of the Battle of Cawnpoor, 6th December 1857, engraved by Guyot & Wood, pub
XCF324371 Plan of the Battle of Cawnpoor, 6th December 1857, engraved by Guyot & Wood, pub. by William Mackenzie, c.1860 (coloured engraving) by English School

Calcutta, the Esplanade, engraved by E. Radclyffe, from Gallery of Historical Portraits
KW327876 Calcutta, the Esplanade, engraved by E. Radclyffe, from Gallery of Historical Portraits, published c.1880 (litho) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English

The Ganges, 1863 (w / c on paper)
XYC281119 The Ganges, 1863 (w/c on paper) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); 36.2x51.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Scottish, out of copyright

Benares, India, engraved by A. Willmore (1814-88) (engraving)
KW271304 Benares, India, engraved by A. Willmore (1814-88) (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Benares (w / c)
BAL25516 Benares (w/c) by Brabazon, Hercules Brabazon (1821-1906); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

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The River Ganges, also known as the Ganga, holds a sacred place in the hearts of millions. As the Sitar and Tabla players strike their instruments beside its tranquil waters in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia, a melodious symphony resonates through the air. The river's banks are adorned with ghats that witness countless rituals and traditions. One such sight is the partially submerged tilted Shiva temple below the ghats. Its mystical presence adds an ethereal charm to this ancient city. On these very banks lies the Burning Ghat where cremations take place; it is believed that ashes scattered here grant liberation from worldly attachments. As dawn breaks over Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, Morning religious rituals commence in full swing within the holy waters of River Ganges. Devotees immerse themselves in its purifying embrace while musicians continue playing enchanting tunes on their Sitar and Tabla. Not only does this sacred river bless Varanasi but it also plays host to grand festivals like Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Pilgrims flock from all corners to seek spiritual solace amidst its divine currents. Further upstream lies Rishikesh, Uttarakhand - home to Lakshman Temple overlooking the majestic expanse of River Ganges. Here devotees find solace and serenity amidst nature's beauty as they offer prayers at this revered site. Ghats line both sides (Ganga) offering a mesmerizing view along its course. From sunrise till dusk these steps become alive with people seeking blessings or simply immersing themselves in devotion. A historical marvel stands tall on its banks - Mosque of Aurangzeb - captured beautifully in a black-and-white photograph dating back to 1875 Benares era. It serves as a testament to India's rich cultural heritage intertwined with religious diversity.