Varanasi Collection (page 6)

Marigold seller, India
An old woman sits on a ledge in a back street in Banares, India. She sells marigold flowers. Two boy urchins approach. The flowers are used to make offerings to the River Ganges Date: 1987

Temples on the Banks of the Ganges, Benares, India, c1909. Creator: George Rose
Temples on the Banks of the Ganges, Benares, India, c1909. They are gradually sinking into the sandy bed of the river. Subsiding Hindu temple on the river Ganges in the holy city of Varanasi

Religious Festival at Benares, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Religious Festival at Benares, 1890. Hindu festival in Varanasi also known as Benares on the river Ganga in Uttar Pradesh, India, is the holiest of seven sacred cities

Temple at Ramnagar, Benares, . Creator: Unknown
Temple at Ramnagar, Benares. The Durga Mandir at Ramnagar near Benares (now Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh, India. From " The Wide-Wide-World Series- Benares". Postcard

Dasaswamedh Ghat, Benares. Creator: Unknown
Dasaswamedh Ghat, Benares. The Dashashwamedh Ghat, sacred to Hindus, is the main ghat on the Ganga River in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Postcard

Manekanka Bathing and Burning Ghat, Benares, . Creator: Saeed Bros
" Manekanka" Bathing and Burning Ghat, Benares. View of the Manikarnika ghat and temples on the River Ganges at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

The Paries - Carvings in Ambethi Temple, Benares, . Creator: Saeed Bros
The " Paries" - Carvings in Ambethi Temple, Benares. Detail of stone carving on the Amethi Shiva Temple, Manikarnika Ghat, Varanasi, India. Postcard. [Saeed Bros, Benares]

Durga Mandir (Monkey Temple), Benares, 1898. Creator: Saeed Bros
" Durga Mandir" (Monkey Temple), Benares, 1898. Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Postcard. [Saeed Bros, Benares]

Sindhia Ghat, Benares. Creator: Saeed Bros
Sindhia Ghat, Benares. View of temples on the River Ganges at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Postcard. [Saeed Bros, Benares]

The Vishnu Pond and Ghat, Benares, India, 1895. Creator: Unknown
The Vishnu Pond and Ghat, Benares, India, 1895. Hindu temples along the river Ganges in the holy city of Varanasi. The city has 88 ghats, (steps leading down to water), used for bathing

The Bernar Pagoda, Benares, 1835. Creator: William Daniell
The Bernar Pagoda, Benares, 1835. From " The Oriental Annual, or Scenes in India", by William Daniell, R.A. [Bull and Churton, London, 1835]

A shrine of a chapel on the Ganges (photo)
XIR181044 A shrine of a chapel on the Ganges (photo) by Indian School; Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India; Indian, out of copyright. possible copyright restrictions apply, consult national copyright laws

Sunrise on the River Ganges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

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

Benares, c1880. Artist: Richard Principal Leitch
Benares, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Persian War (1856-1857). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

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]

A Benares Ekka, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
A Benares Ekka, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

A Corner Shrine in a Benares Alley, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
A Corner Shrine in a Benares Alley, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

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

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

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

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

Benares, India, 1857. Artist: William Carpenter
Benares, India, 1857. From The Illustrated London News (28 November 1857)

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)

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

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Varanasi: A Melody of Spiritual Awakening and Cultural Heritage Step into the enchanting city of Varanasi, where time seems to stand still amidst a tapestry of vibrant traditions and sacred rituals. This Indian State Railways poster unveils the gateway to Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia's cultural treasure trove. As you wander through its narrow lanes, you'll stumble upon a sitar maker in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state. Witness their skilled hands crafting these mesmerizing instruments that have been an integral part of Indian classical music for centuries. By the serene banks of the Ganges (Ganga) River stands an elderly man playing his sitar with utmost devotion. The melodies he creates resonate with the soul-stirring ambiance that surrounds this ancient city. Amidst this spiritual haven lies a temple dedicated to Hindu god Hanuman. Its presence serves as a reminder of faith's profound influence on every aspect of life in Varanasi. The melodic symphony continues as you encounter a sitar and tabla player by the tranquil Ganga River. Their harmonious tunes blend seamlessly with nature's soothing whispers, creating an ethereal experience like no other. A sight that captures both curiosity and awe is the partially submerged tilted Shiva temple below the ghats. It symbolizes resilience against time's relentless flow while remaining deeply rooted in spirituality. At the Burning Ghat on the riverbanks, witness poignant scenes as cremation ceremonies take place according to age-old customs. This ritualistic farewell reminds us all about life's impermanence and encourages introspection on our own mortality. As dawn breaks over Varanasi, immerse yourself in morning religious rituals performed by devotees submerging themselves in the holy waters of Ganges River. The air fills with chants and prayers that echo across millennia – a testament to unwavering faith passed down through generations.