Ganges River Collection

Ganges River delta, India
Ganges delta, India, satellite image. The Ganges is a river which flows for over 2400 kilometres from the Himalayas to the Indian Oceans Bay of Bengal

Elderly man playing a sitar by the Ganges (Ganga) River, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India

The Ganges River and ghats of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Cotton from India: a cotton fleet descending the Ganges - casting off from Mirzapore, 1862. Creator: Smyth
Cotton from India: a cotton fleet descending the Ganges - casting off from Mirzapore early in the morning, 1862. Boats en route to '...Calcutta, for the purpose of shipping the cotton to Europe

Ganges pilgrims passing a ghaut, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Ganges pilgrims passing a ghaut, [India], 1864. 'The road between Allahabad and Benares is literally crowded with pilgrims to the sacred river...They are coming from, or going to

Ghaut at Benares, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Ghaut at Benares, 1876. The sacred city of Benares, considered by the Hindoos as the head-quarters of their religion and science

The Royal Visit to India: the Ganges, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Visit to India: the Ganges, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The mugger crocodile (Crocodylus palustris)

Illuminations at Benares in honour of the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: Unknown
Illuminations at Benares in honour of the Prince of Wales, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India

The Prince of Wales on board the State Barge of the Maharajah at Benares...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales on board the State Barge of the Maharajah at Benares, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India

The Hon. William Monson and His Wife, Ann Debonnaire, c1786. Creator: Arthur William Devis
The Hon. William Monson and His Wife, Ann Debonnaire, c1786

Benares, 1913, 1913. Creator: Marius Bauer
Benares, 1913, 1913

Pilgrims at the Sacred Fair of Hurdwar, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Pilgrims at the Sacred Fair of Hurdwar, 1845. Hindus at the Kumbh Mela on the River Ganges at Haridwar in India. From "Hindostan, The Shores of the Red Sea, and The Himalaya Mountains, Vol

Hindoo Temple, - Benares, 1834. Creator: Thomas Shotter Boys
Hindoo Temple, - Benares, 1834. Hindu temples on the Ganges at Varanasi in India - note leaning buildings at right. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. I"

Benares, 1835. Creator: Thomas Shotter Boys
Benares, 1835. Ghats on the banks of the Ganges at Varanasi in India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]

Scene at Colgong on the Ganges, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Scene at Colgong on the Ganges, 1845. River Ganges in India. From "Hindostan, The Shores of the Red Sea, and The Himalaya Mountains, Vol. I". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1845]

Gungootree, the Sacred Source of the Ganges, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Gungootree, the Sacred Source of the Ganges, 1845. River Ganges at Gangotri in India. From "Hindostan, The Shores of the Red Sea, and The Himalaya Mountains, Vol. I". [Fisher, Son & Co

The Ganges entering the Plains near Hurdwar, 1845. Creator: Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding
The Ganges entering the Plains near Hurdwar, 1845. River Ganges near Haridwar in India. From "Hindostan, The Shores of the Red Sea, and The Himalaya Mountains, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co

Janghera, or the Fakeers Rock, on the Ganges, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Janghera, or the Fakeers Rock, on the Ganges, 1845. Island in the River Ganges, India. From "Hindostan, The Shores of the Red Sea, and The Himalaya Mountains, Vol. I". [Fisher, Son & Co

Cawnpore, 1834. Creator: Samuel Prout
Cawnpore, 1834. Boats on the river Ganges at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. I". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]

Hurdwar, A Place of Hindoo Pilgrimage, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Hurdwar, A Place of Hindoo Pilgrimage, 1845. Temples on the River Ganges at Haridwar in India. From "Hindostan, The Shores of the Red Sea, and The Himalaya Mountains, Vol. I"

The East India Steam Navigation Company's steamer Stanley, running on the Ganges, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The East India Steam Navigation Company's steamer Stanley, running on the Ganges, 1862. Some few years since the Indian Government appointed a commissioner to investigate the best means of

Sketch of the Battle of Cawnpore, 1857, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Sketch of the Battle of Cawnpore, 1857, (1901). Fought on the 6th of December 1857 by the British Forces under the command of His Excellency Sir Colin Campbell, G.C.B

Cawnpore - Lord Robertss Birthplace, 1820s, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Cawnpore - Lord Robertss Birthplace, 1820s, (1901). View of the town of Cawnpore (modern-day Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh), India, where British soldier Frederick Sleigh Roberts

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, View of Varanasi and Ganges river

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Hanging up washing on banks of Ganges river

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, View towards Dashashwamedh Ghat

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, View of Ghats

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Holy men on banks of Ganges River

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, View towards Brijrama Palace Hotel at Darbanga Ghat

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

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Cows sittingon banks of Ganges River

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Ramnagar Fort

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Scindia Ghat, Submerged Shiva temple

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, View towards the submerged Shiva temple at Scindia Ghat

The Ganges river. Varanasi, India

The ghats along the Ganges river banks, Varanasi, India

A marriage on the Ganges river. Varanasi, India

Pilgrims on the Ganges river, Varanasi, India

Illuminations at Benares in Honour of the Prince of Wales, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Illuminations at Benares in Honour of the Prince of Wales, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant

View of the Sacred Isle of Devinath, on the Ganges, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Sacred Isle of Devinath, on the Ganges, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

View of Cawnpore, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of Cawnpore, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

View of the Quay of Benares, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Quay of Benares, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

View of the Ghat of Daceswamedh, Benares, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Ghat of Daceswamedh, Benares, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Boats and Boatmen of the Ganges, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Boats and Boatmen of the Ganges, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Religious Festival at Benares, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Religious Festival at Benares, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Scene on the Banks of the Ganges, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Scene on the Banks of the Ganges, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

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The Ganges River, also known as the Ganga River, holds a special place in the heart of India. Flowing through the country's northern states and forming the Ganges River delta in West Bengal, this sacred river is not just a source of life but also a symbol of spirituality. In Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, an elderly man sits by the banks of the Ganges playing his sitar. The soothing melodies blend with the gentle lapping of water against ghats - steps leading down to the river. These ghats are not only used for bathing and religious rituals but also serve as gathering places for locals and tourists alike. As dawn breaks over Varanasi, one can witness an ethereal sight - the sun rising above the horizon while casting its golden glow on both cityscape and river, and is during this time that devotees flock to perform their morning prayers or take holy dips in these sacred waters. The significance of this mighty river extends beyond spiritual practices; it has witnessed historical events too. A sketch depicting the Battle of Cawnpore from 1857 reminds us of India's struggle for independence. Similarly, another illustration showcases Cawnpore as Lord Roberts' birthplace in the 1820s. From afar, one can admire Varanasi's panoramic view with its ancient temples and bustling streets juxtaposed against nature's masterpiece -the majestic Ganges River flowing gracefully through it all. Life along its banks is vibrant and diverse; people go about their daily routines like hanging up washing on clotheslines near its shores. This simple act serves as a reminder that amidst chaos and spirituality coexist harmoniously here. The Ganges River continues to captivate hearts with its timeless beauty and cultural significance. Its tranquil waters carry stories untold yet felt deeply by those who visit or call it home. As we gaze upon this magnificent river, we cannot help but be drawn into its mystical allure, forever enchanted by the Ganges' everlasting charm.