Ganges Collection (page 12)

Collared Kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris) adult, in flight over mangroves, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

Bee keeping, Asian Honey Bee (Apis cerana) hives, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

Common Coot (Fulica atra) flock, gathered together on water after sighting Marsh Harrier (Circus sp. ), Sundarbans
Common Coot (Fulica atra) flock, gathered together on water after sighting Marsh Harrier (Circus sp.), Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, February

Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica) adult male, standing amongst discarded rubbish, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, February

Black-capped Kingfisher (Halcyon pileata) adult, with mud on beak, perched on branch, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

Expanse of water with distant mangroves, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

Village water storage pond, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

Village water storage pond, house and subsistence fields, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

Oriental Mole Cricket (Gryllotalpa orientalis) adult, resting on sari, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

Asian Honey Bee (Apis cerana) adults, swarm at nest in tree, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

Indian Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) cage, for relocating man-eating tigers, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) adult, summer plumage, in flight over sea, Fowlsheugh RSPB Reserve, Kincardineshire, Grampian, Scotland

Black-headed Ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus) juvenile, in flight, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, February

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Ganges Dolphin Skull (Piatanista gangetica) Date:

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Asian / Indian Elephant - bathing in Ganges Sonepur, at sunrise (Elephas maximus) Date:

Burning The Body Of The Late Dewan Moolraj, On A Sandbank In The Ganges

View on the Ganges
VIEW ON THE GANGES

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

BRAHMINS WORSHIPPING THE GANGES, INDIA. Hinduism Brahmin is a term in the traditional Hindu societies of India and Nepal

Inundation in India: View of a Branch of the Ganges, Near Rajmahal, 1856

Bangladesh, Relief Map With Border and Mask
Relief map of Bangladesh (with border and mask). This image was compiled from data acquired by landsat 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

State of West Bengal, India, True Colour Satellite Image
Satellite view of the State of West Bengal, India. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites

State of West Bengal, India, Relief Map
Relief map of the State of West Bengal, India. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

Bathing in the Ganges C017 / 9989
Bathing in the Ganges. These Hindu pilgrims are bathing in the waters of the River Ganges, in Varanasi, India. Varanasi is the holiest of the cities of Hinduism

Water buffalo and crow C017 / 9079
Water buffalo and crow. Domesticated water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and a house crow (Corvus splendens). Photographed on the Ganges River at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Fisherman casting net at edge of water in mangrove forest, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

The underground wine cellar with old oak barrels for storing the wine. VitaI Vitaai Vitai Gangas Winery, Citluk, near Mostar. Federation Bosne i Hercegovine. Bosnia Herzegovina

Bottles stored laying down piled high in terracotta earthenware tube containers. VitaI Vitaai Gangas Winery, Citluk, near Mostar. Federation Bosne i Hercegovine. Bosnia Herzegovina

Bottles laying down piled high in terracotta earthenware tube containers. VitaI Vitaai Vitai Gangas Winery, Citluk, near Mostar. Federation Bosne i Hercegovine. Bosnia Herzegovina

White rooster in the winery backyard looking down over a ledge getting ready to jump. Vitai Gangas Winery, Citluk, near Mostar. Federation Bosne i Hercegovine. Bosnia Herzegovina

INDIA: HINDU FESTIVAL. An effigy of the goddess Kali consigned to the river Ganges during the Hindu festival of Charak Pujah in India. Wood engraving, American, 1849

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

INDIA: ALLAHABAD, 1850s. View of the Fort of Akbar at the confluence of the Jumna and Ganges rivers in Allahabad, India. Steel engraving, 1850s

ENGLISH EMIGRANTS, 1870. Families from Londons East End board the steamer Ganges at the Virginia Docks in the Thames for the voyage to Quebec, Canada. Wood engraving, English, 1870

BOA CONSTRICTOR ATTACK. Indian sailors rescue a crew member from being crushed to death by a boa constrictor while moored in a creek near the mouth of the Ganges River

DEER. The Axis or Ganges stag. Wood engraving from the second edition of The Figures of Bewicks Quadrupeds by Thomas Bewick, Newcastle, England, 1824

India, Bihar, Sultanganj: Ganges river, temple. Date: 2011

The River Ganges, India
A beautiful view of the River Ganges, India, with elegant riverside temples and people collecting water, washing and Date: circa 1920

Sailor of HMS Ganges with monkey mascot, WW1
A sailor in the uniform of HMS Ganges during the First World War, with a monkey mascot. The Ganges was a Royal Navy training ship, established in 1865 and remaining in service until 1976

Boys in training, physical drill, Shotley Barracks, WW1
Boys in training, doing physical drill in a field before breakfast at Shotley Barracks during the First World War. They are naval cadets attached to HMS Ganges, a Royal Navy training ship

Boys in training on battery work, Shotley Barracks, WW1
Boys in training on six inch battery work at Shotley Barracks during the First World War. They are naval cadets attached to HMS Ganges, a Royal Navy training ship. Date: 1914-1918

Boys in training, oarsmanship, Shotley Barracks, WW1
Boys in training, receiving their first lesson in oarsmanship at Shotley Barracks during the First World War. They are naval cadets attached to HMS Ganges, a Royal Navy training ship. Date: 1914-1918

Bricks used for flood defence repairs, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India

Old-fashioned grain store with modern satellite dish and solar panel, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India

Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus) adult, in flight, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India

Jungle Myna (Acridotheres fuscus) adult, in flight, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India

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"Journey through the Soul of India: The Enchanting Ganges" Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of the Ganges, as depicted in an Indian State Railways poster. A gateway to a world steeped in tradition and spirituality, this iconic river holds countless tales within its sacred waters. Picture an elderly man skillfully playing a sitar by the tranquil banks of the Ganga River. His melodies resonate with centuries-old wisdom and evoke a sense of peace that can only be found amidst nature's harmonious symphony. Intriguingly, even at Folies Bergere, an unexpected connection to the Ganges emerges. "En Pleine Folie" transports you to a realm where cultures intertwine, reminding us that art transcends boundaries and unites diverse souls. Venture further along this mystical journey and discover a partially submerged tilted Shiva temple beneath the ghats. This architectural marvel stands as a testament to devotion despite life's unpredictable tides – just like our own journeys. As musicians play their sitars and tablas on these hallowed shores, their music becomes one with the rhythm of life itself. Their melodies carry prayers whispered by pilgrims seeking solace along this ancient river's edge. Lakshman temple gazes upon Rishikesh from its perch above the Ganges, offering panoramic views that stir both awe and introspection. Here lies serenity amidst bustling crowds; here resides tranquility amid chaos – for such is India's eternal dance. Garhmukhtesar beckons you next through an enticing poster adorning your path. Venture into this hidden gem where time seems suspended; let it reveal secrets known only to those who dare explore beyond well-trodden paths. Buddha himself crosses these sacred waters - his enlightenment mirrored in every ripple upon its surface. The Ganges carries not just physical sustenance but also spiritual nourishment for those who seek enlightenment and inner peace.