Benares Collection (page 6)

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

Dhobi Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

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

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

Benares Gyan Bapee Well Knowledge Attributed
Benares; Gyan Bapee, or Well of Knowledge; Attributed to Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912); Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia; about 1868; Albumen silver print

Benares Beseshor Nath Golden Temple Samuel Bourne
Benares; Beseshor Nath, or Golden Temple; Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912); Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia; about 1868; Albumen silver print

Benares Remains ancient brick tower Sarnath explored
Benares; The Remains of an ancient brick tower at Sarnath, explored by General Cunningham; Attributed to Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912); Surnuth, Uttar Pradesh, India

Benares Sumeree Temple Ramnuggur Nearer View
Benares; Sumeree Temple at Ramnuggur, Nearer View; Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912); London, England; negative about 1866; print 1869; Albumen silver print

Benares Sumeree Temple Ramnuggur showing carvings
Benares; Sumeree Temple at Ramnuggur, showing the carvings on the lower portion; Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912); London, England; negative about 1866; print 1869; Albumen silver print

Sacred Well Benares Felice Beato English born Italy
Sacred Well Benares; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909), Henry Hering (British, 1814 - 1893); Benares, India; negative 1859; print 1862; Albumen silver print

Sacred Temple Benares River Side Felice Beato
Sacred Temple of Benares from the River Side; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909), Henry Hering (British, 1814 - 1893); India; negative 1858 - 1859; print 1862; Albumen silver print

General View Benares River Felice Beato English
General View of the Benares from the River; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909), Henry Hering (British, 1814 - 1893); India; 1858 - 1862; Albumen silver print

Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi On The Ganges River, Uttar Pradesh, India In The 19Th Century. A Ghat Is A Series Of Steps Leading Down To A Holy River. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878

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

Benares India Engraved By Willmore After Allom

Woman Carrying Bundle On Her Head On The Ghats By The River; The Ganges, Varanasi, India

Brick tower (Dhamek Stupa) at Sarnath, nr Benares, India
Ancient brick tower (Dhamek Stupa) at Sarnath (Sarnat), near Benares (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1910s

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India - Man Mandir Ghat
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India - regarded as the spiritual capital of India - the Man Mandir Ghat, built by Rajah Man Singh in 1600, showing Jai Singhs stone observatory on the roof Date: circa 1910s

Varanasi - Swami Bhaskaranandas Samadhi Mandir
Varanasi, India - Swami Bhaskaranandas Samadhi Mandir. Swami Bhaskarananda Saraswati (18331899) was a noted 19th century sannyasin and saint of Varanasi

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

Royal visit to India: illuminations at Benares 1876
Royal visit to India: illuminations at Benares in honour of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII). The Princes boat ride along the River Ganges. Date: 1876

On board state barge of the Maharajah at Benares
The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) on board the state barge of the Maharajah at Benares during his tour of India, 1876. Date: 1876

Monkey (Durga) Temple, Benares (Varanasi) India, circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

Looking across the river Ganges at Benares, (Varanasi) India, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

Washing in the river Ganges, Benares, (Varanasi) India circa irca 1890. Date: circa 1890

The ghats on the Ganges at Benares (Varanasi) India, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

India. Varanasi. Street of the city. Daily life. Engraving
India. Varanasi. Street of the city. Daily life. 19th century. Engraving

Varanasi (Luard)
(formerly BENARES) bathers on the banks of the Ganges Date: circa 1845

Varanasi (Bathers)
(formerly BENARES) bathers on the banks of the Ganges Date: circa 1910

India - Natives bathing in the Ganges, Benares
Black and white. A bustling area with stairs leading down to the river, on which many people are sitting or standing. In the centre of the image is a large parasol

View of Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1890s

Brick Tower at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India
Brick Tower at Sarnath, near Benares (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1890s

Palm trees, Benares (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh, India
Palm trees at Benares (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1890s

Golden Temple, Benares (Varanasi), India
Golden Temple at Benares (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1890s

Three Indian musical instruments
Three Indian string instruments from Bengal, Delhi and Benares

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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.