Benares Collection (page 5)

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]

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

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

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

Edward Colin Ryder Richardson, aged eleven, included in the New Years Honours List among Service and Civilian heroes as commendation for bravery

Pagoda, Varanasi, aka Benares, Banaras or Kashi, Uttar Pradesh, India, seen here in the 19th century. From Monuments de Tous les Peuples, published 1843

Benares 1913 Cut-out stairs leading Ganges River
Benares, 1913, Cut-out of the stairs leading to the Ganges River, India. In the middle a large stone staircase, on the left you can still partly see the Ramawahat Ghat (Ram Ghat)

Benares Raja Jey Singh Observatory Dasaswa Medh
Benares; Raja Jey Singhs Observatory, and Dasaswa Medh Ghat; Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912); Benares, India, Asia; 1865-1866; Albumen silver print

Bathing Ghats Benares Thomas A Rust English 1841
Bathing Ghats. Benares; Thomas A. Rust (English, 1841 - 1904); Benares, India, Asia; 1870s; Albumen silver print

Benares Burning Ghat Samuel Bourne English 1834
Benares; The Burning Ghat; Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912); Benares, India, Asia; 1865-1866; Albumen silver print

Benares Vishnu Pud Temples Burning Ghat Samuel Bourne
Benares; Vishnu Pud and Other Temples near the Burning Ghat; Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912); Benares, India, Asia; 1865-1866; Albumen silver print

Benares General View Opposite Bank Ganges Samuel Bourne
Benares; General View from the Opposite Bank of the Ganges; Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912); Benares, India, Asia; 1865 - 1866; Albumen silver print

Benares Ancient Bhuddist sic Tower Sarnath Samuel Bourne
Benares; Ancient Bhuddist sic Tower at Sarnath; Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912); Sarnath, India, Asia; 1865 - 1866; Albumen silver print

Burning Ghat Benares Samuel Bourne English 1834
The Burning Ghat, Benares; Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912); Varanasi, India; 1866; Albumen silver print

Sumeree Temple Ramnugger Benares Samuel Bourne
Sumeree Temple at Ramnugger, near Benares; Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912); Ramnagar, India; 1866; Albumen silver print

Benares Geometric figures carved ancient Buddhist
Benares; Geometric figures carved on ancient Buddhist tower at Sarnath; Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912); Surnuth, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia; about 1868; Albumen silver print

Benares Ancient Buddhist tower Sarnath Samuel Bourne
Benares; Ancient Buddhist tower at Sarnath; Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912); Surnuth, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia; November 1868; Albumen silver print

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"Benares: A Melodic Journey Along the Sacred Ganges" Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of Benares, as depicted in this captivating Indian State Railways poster. In Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia, the city resonates with the harmonious sounds of sitar makers and tabla players. As you stroll along the banks of the majestic Ganges River, a serene scene unfolds before your eyes. An elderly man skillfully plucks at his sitar strings by the riverside, filling the air with soul-stirring music. Beside him stands another musician engrossed in creating rhythmic beats on his tabla. Gazing further downstream reveals a partially submerged tilted Shiva temple beneath ornate ghats - an ethereal sight that adds to Benares' mystical allure. Nearby lies the Burning Ghat where sacred rituals take place on its hallowed grounds; witness morning religious ceremonies conducted amidst chanting priests and devotees immersed in devotion. The melodic symphony continues as musicians gather on these very banks to play their sitars and tablas under a radiant sun-kissed sky. Their tunes blend harmoniously with nature's chorus - birdsong mingling with gentle waves lapping against ancient stone steps. A vibrant poster advertising Holy Isipatana catches your eye - beckoning you to explore more spiritual wonders within this sacred city. Venture further along numerous ghats lining both sides of River Ganges (Ganga), each exuding its own distinct charm and significance. Intriguingly enough, mornings here bring forth lively religious festivals where locals come together to celebrate their faith through colorful rituals and offerings. Amidst it all stands a revered bull statue adorned with garlands - symbolizing strength and divinity intertwined. Benares is not merely a destination but an experience that transcends time itself; where spirituality intertwines seamlessly with artistry along the holy riverbanks.