Benares Collection (page 8)

Bathing Ghat, Benares (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1890s

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

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

Bathing ghat, Benares (Varanasi), India
Bathing ghat at Benares (Varanasi), India. Date: circa 1890s

India Benares
Temple on the banks of the Ganges : due to erosion, two of the towers have collapsed. Date: 1835

The Ram Chandra Temple at Benares

View of the City of Benares

RELIGIOUS FESTIVAL AT BENARES. Varanasi, also Benares, Banaras or Kashi, is a city on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India

BENARES, FROM THE GANGES. Varanasi, also Benares, Banaras or Kashi, is a city on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India

RELIGIOUS MENDICANTS, BENARES. The term mendicant refers to begging or relying on charitable donations, and is most widely used for religious followers or ascetics who rely exclusively on charity to

Benares. View of a Ghaut, or Landing Place. India

Raja Jai Singhs Astronomical Observatory, Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India
KW468251 Raja Jai Singhs Astronomical Observatory, Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India, from The Worlds Inhabitants by G.T. Bettany, published 1888 (engraving) by English School

Benares, Hindoo temple, Views in India, China, and on the Shores of the Red Sea, drawn by Prout, Stanfield, Cattermole, Purser, Cox, Austen, &c. from original sketches by Commander R

Benares, Banaras or Kashi, an Indian city on the banks of the Ganga in Uttar Prades, India 1913, Marius Bauer, 1913

The Prince of Wales Visiting the Monkey Temple, Benares, Varanasi, India, 1876

The Prince of Wales Embarking in the State Barge to Visit the Rajah of Benares, India, 1876

INDIA: GANGES, c1907. Devout Hindus bathing, praying and drinking the water of the holy Ganges, Benares, India. Stereograph, c1907

INDIA: MONKEYS, c1907. Feeding the sacred monkeys at Benares, India. Stereograph, c1907

MAHARAJA OF BENARES. A Maharaja of the state of Benares, India, receiving offerings. Indian miniature painting

UDIT NARAIN SINGH. Maharaja of Benares, India, 1796-1835. Indian painting, early 19th century

MAHIP NARAIN SINGH. Maharaja of Benares, India, 1781-1796. Seated at a window by the Ganges River. Indian painting, late 18th century

MAHARAJA BALWANT SINGH. Maharaja of Benares, India, 1740-1770. Indian painting, mid 18th century

Early morning bathers on the banks of the River Ganges, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

India - Varanasi - Dashasomedh Ghat
India - Benares - Dashashwamedh Ghat - the main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganges River. It is located close to " Vishwanath Temple" Date: circa 1904

Benares, India - Monkey Temple No. 1
Benares, India - Monkey Temple No.1 Date: circa 1905

Benares, India - Riverside Ghat on the banks of the Holy River Ganges (a series of steps leading down to a body of water, particularly a holy river). Date: circa 1905

Varanasi, India - (Benares / Banaras)
Varanasi (also known as Banaras or Benaras) - a holy city on the banks of the River Ganges in the State of Uttar Pradesh, India. An important holy city for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains

The Coronation Durbar, Delhi - 12th December 1911. The Maharajah of Benares bows before The King Emperor (George V) and Queen Empress (Mary) Date: 1911

Benares on the Ganges, by Hubert Cornish (1757-1832). Painted during a trip made by Lady Teignmouth and her party to the Sunderbans, Bengal

View of the City of Benares

RELIGIOUS FESTIVAL AT BENARES. Varanasi, also Benares, Banaras or Kashi, is a city on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India

BENARES, FROM THE GANGES. Varanasi, also Benares, Banaras or Kashi, is a city on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India

RELIGIOUS MENDICANTS, BENARES. The term mendicant refers to begging or relying on charitable donations, and is most widely used for religious followers or ascetics who rely exclusively on charity to

Benares. View of a Ghaut, or Landing Place. India

erected by Asoka (d. 238 or 232 B. C. ), the Indian king who was a zealous supporter of Buddhism
BENARES, INDIA: STUPA erected by Asoka (d. 238 or 232 B.C.), the Indian king who was a zealous supporter of Buddhism

INDIA: BENARES, c1840. View of Benares, India. Steel engraving, American, c1840, after a drawing by William Purser

Mohammed Baux (b. 1839)
Engraved portrait of Mohammed Baux, an Indian dwarf born in Benares in 1839. Baux was 37 inches high and was pictured when touring England in 1860. Date: 12 May 1860

Sunrise ritual at the River Ganges, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

River Ganges (Ganga) at sunrise, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Ghats on the River Ganges, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Washing in the Ganges - Benares, India
Washing in the sacred River Ganges, which runs through the Indian city of Benares

India - Benares - Banks of the Ganges River
Benares, India - situated on left bank of the Ganga (Ganges) River. Regarded as holy by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains, and is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world

Varanasi, River Ganges, India
View of the River Ganges at Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Old man at Varanasi, River Ganges, India
An old man poses for his photograph by the River Ganges at Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Man at Varanasi, River Ganges, India
A man sits cross-legged near the banks of the River Ganges at Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

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Typical morning scene on the verandah of the hotel at Jaipur. Sellers come and sit on the edge of the verandah as they display their colourful wares in the bright morning sunlight

Benares - Banks of the Ganges, India
Bathing on the banks of the River Ganges at Benares. This card also shows the Raja Jai Singh Observatory. The massive structure was one of a number of astronomical observatories built by Maharaja

Man with rosary meditating on the banks of the River Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

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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.