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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
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Media ID 14943548
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Benares Burning Dead Body Ganges Ghat Ghats Hindu Hinduism Ritual River Ganges Shroud Stereoscopic Stereoscopic Card Underwood Underwood Uttar Pradesh Varanasi Hindoostan Print Collector7 Stereoscopic Photography
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This photo print, titled "Bathing and burning the Hindu dead, Benares (Varanasi), India 1903" takes us back in time to witness a profound ritual in the heart of Asia. The image, captured by Underwood & Underwood, showcases a scene filled with both reverence and mystery. In this powerful depiction, we find ourselves on the banks of the sacred river Ganges at one of its iconic ghats. Here, amidst billowing smoke and flickering flames, Hindus perform their age-old tradition of bathing and cremating their deceased loved ones. The solemnity is palpable as mourners clad in traditional attire carry shrouded bodies towards the pyres. The monochrome tones add an air of timelessness to this snapshot from early 20th century India. It serves as a reminder that death is an integral part of life's cycle across all cultures and religions. This photograph not only captures a specific moment but also offers insight into Hinduism's deep-rooted beliefs surrounding death and rebirth. As we gaze upon this stereoscopic slide detail from Varanasi (also known as Benares), it transports us to another era while simultaneously reminding us of our shared humanity. Through its composition and subject matter, this print invites contemplation about mortality, spirituality, and cultural practices that have endured for centuries along these sacred shores.
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