Benares Collection (page 9)

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

Bargains for all
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

Mass bathing in the holy River Ganga to celebrate the Kartik Poonima festival Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Monkey mask used in the Ramlilla, the stage play of the Hindu epic the Ramayana, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Woman meditating on the banks of the River Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Sitar and player beside the Ganga River, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Temple priest before the image of the ten armed warrior goddess Durga, Durga Puja Festival, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Actor in the Ramlilla, the stage play of the Hindu epic the Ramayana, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Actor playing Ravana, the demon god of Lanka, one of the central characters of the Ramlilla, the stage play of the Hindu epic the Ramayana, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Musicians herald the rising of Lord Surya (sun god), Sun Worship Festival, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Offerings to the sun god Surya on the ghats during the Sun Worship Festival, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Hundreds of women gather in rows along river front, defying the cold, to welcome the rising sun god, Surya, Sun Worship Festival, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Crowds at a performance of the Ramlilla, the stage play of the Hindu epic the Ramayana, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Crowds gathering to see a performance of the Ramlilla, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Boy follows by reading the text of the Ramlilla, the stage play of the Hindu epic the Ramayana, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Giant effigy of the demon god Ravana from the Ramlilla, the stage play of the Hindu epic the Ramayana, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Crowds on the Panchaganga ghat during Kartik Poonima festival, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Clay based images including one of Durga, the ten armed warrior goddess, for use in the Durga Puja festival, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

The Maharajahs elephants, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Durga Puja festival, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

People and one of the stage sets, Ramlilla, the stage play of the Hindu epic the Ramayana, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Masked actor in the Ramlilla, the stage play of the Hindu epic the Ramayana, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Actor with mask worn in the Ramlilla, the stage play of the Hindu epic the Ramayana, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Mural of Hanuman, the Monkey God, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Clay based images of Durga, the ten armed warrior goddess, for use in the Durga Puja festival, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Ghats on the River Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Statues of Buddha with his disciples in Benares, Sainte-Foy-Les-Lyon, Rhone, France, Europe

Morning ablutions, Hindu pilgrims bathing in the River Ganges (Ganga), Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

View along the ghats by the River Ganges (Ganga), Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Sadhu (Hindu holy man) sitting outside an internet cafe, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Groups of pilgrims in small boats on their way to a religious ceremony on the River Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Woman pouring water over flowers on an altar as a religious ritual, Kedar Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Women riding on back of motorcycles in heavy traffic viewed from inside a motor rickshaw, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Rickshaw transport on busy street, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Dhamekh Buddhist stupa at Sarnath, near Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Crowded street scene with rickshaws and bicycles, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 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.