Hinduist Collection

Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple (18th century), Mardol, Goa, India

Women making an offering to the god Brahma, miniature from Rajasthan, India, 1720 (miniature)
AIS5356060 Women making an offering to the god Brahma, miniature from Rajasthan, India, 1720 (miniature); Musee Guimet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Paris, Guimet Museum.); © Iberfoto.

The Rajput Ceremony of Jauhar (Holocaust), 1567 (litho)
8660977 The Rajput Ceremony of Jauhar (Holocaust), 1567 (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rajput Ceremony of Jauhar (Holocaust), 1567

Riverside, Benares (b/w photo)
8651414 Riverside, Benares (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riverside, Benares)

Hinduism: The pilgrimage of Raja Prabhu Narayan Singh (1855-1931) to the sacred river Gange a Benares (Varanasi)
ELD4844413 Hinduism: The pilgrimage of Raja Prabhu Narayan Singh (1855-1931) to the sacred river Gange a Benares (Varanasi), India

Representation of the Hindu divinite Ganesh a head of elephant on the island of Ceylon
ELD4965767 Representation of the Hindu divinite Ganesh a head of elephant on the island of Ceylon. 19th century (engraving from "Histoire des jesuites" by Boucher)

Indian manuscript about the life of Krishna
3480528 Indian manuscript about the life of Krishna; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Indian courtiers in conversation at the Hindu Pagoda of Vilnour, 1828
3480375 Indian courtiers in conversation at the Hindu Pagoda of Vilnour, 1828; (add.info.: Indian courtiers in conversation at the Hindu Pagoda of Vilnour)

A Hindu swami, 1828
3480370 A Hindu swami, 1828; (add.info.: A Hindu swami (ascetic or yogi). By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The fifth and sixth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850
3329989 The fifth and sixth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the fifth and sixth incarnations of Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism)

The first and second incarnations of Vishnu, 1850
3329996 The first and second incarnations of Vishnu, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the first and second incarnations of Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism)

Temple of Hazara Rama, detail of frieze with dancers, horses, elephants and Ramayana scenes
AIS5337376 Temple of Hazara Rama, detail of frieze with dancers, horses, elephants and Ramayana scenes, 15th century (stone relief); Hampi, Karnataka

Persian literature: miniature of Basawan (1556-1600) representing a Muslim pilgrim meeting a Brahmin
BEN5464241 Persian literature: miniature of Basawan (1556-1600) representing a Muslim pilgrim meeting a Brahmin. Based on a poem by Amir Khosrow Dehlavi (or Khusrau or Khusraw (1253-1325))

Elephants pulling the car of the idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa, 1850
3331105 Elephants pulling the car of the idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting elephants pulling the car of the idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa)

The seventh and eighth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850
3330594 The seventh and eighth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the seventh and eighth incarnations of Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism)

The ninth and tenth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850
3330593 The ninth and tenth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the ninth and tenth incarnations of Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism)

Indian manuscript about the life of Krishna
3480527 Indian manuscript about the life of Krishna; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sankaracharya talks of the One God, AD 815 (litho)
8661003 Sankaracharya talks of the One God, AD 815 (litho) by Ruith, Horace van (1839-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sankaracharya talks of the One God, AD 815)

A Jain Temple (b/w photo)
8649186 A Jain Temple (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Jain Temple. Illustration for Things seen in Northern India by T L Pennell (Seeley)

Ghats in Varanasi on the river Ganges, India (coloured photo)
8663943 Ghats in Varanasi on the river Ganges, India (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ghats in Varanasi on the river Ganges, India)

Yoga position. Painted miniature, in a Mughal painting book, 17th century, Indian art
AIS5388736 Yoga position. Painted miniature, in a Mughal painting book, 17th century, Indian art.; Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice, Italy.

Temple of Hazara Rama, detail of frieze with dancers, horses, elephants and Ramayana scenes
AIS5337375 Temple of Hazara Rama, detail of frieze with dancers, horses, elephants and Ramayana scenes, 15th century (stone relief); Hampi, Karnataka

A Brahmin, devotee makes puja, act of worship to his gods, India, 1900 (photo)
5315092 A Brahmin, devotee makes puja, act of worship to his gods, India, 1900 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: 1900. India)

The Ganges spring, 1838 (engraving)
7268723 The Ganges spring, 1838 (engraving); 19.8x28.5 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Caption 'The Ganges Source in India', 'From Art Anst. D. Bibliogr. Inst. in Hildbh)

Shiva and Parvati, unknown (offset printing)
7273669 Shiva and Parvati, unknown (offset printing); 30.0x21.0 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Depiction of Shiva (with crown) and his wife in a loving embrace. unknown.); JMK Archiv.

Vishnu sleeping upon the coils of the serpent of cosmic time
3330752 Vishnu sleeping upon the coils of the serpent of cosmic time; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Vishnu sleeping upon the coils of the serpent of cosmic time)

Five-headed bust of Shiva, third divinity of Hindu trinity (trimurti). Mid-10th century (sculpture)
530279 Five-headed bust of Shiva, third divinity of Hindu trinity (trimurti). Mid-10th century (sculpture); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Photocard, 1930s: Benares (coloured photo)
8671654 Photocard, 1930s: Benares (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benares)

The Mohorrum Procession, Calcutta (b/w photo)
8637016 The Mohorrum Procession, Calcutta (b/w photo) by Indian photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mohorrum Procession, Calcutta)

Hindu's Ceremonial Bathing (b/w photo)
8649204 Hindu's Ceremonial Bathing (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hindu's Ceremonial Bathing)

Monkey Temple, Hindu Temple, Kalbadevi Road with bullock cart, Bombay, India, 1900s (postcard)
7379780 Monkey Temple, Hindu Temple, Kalbadevi Road with bullock cart, Bombay, India, 1900s (postcard); Private Collection; (add.info.: now Dwarkadhish Temple); © Ajay Goyal/Dinodia Photo.

Sacred ceremonies practised during eclipses of the sun and moon, page from the manuscript (ms.8300)
AIS5379355 Sacred ceremonies practised during eclipses of the sun and moon, page from the manuscript (ms.8300) "History of the Mogul" by Stefano Nivibus Cardeira

The Hero Arjuna on a chariot pulled by Krishna, illustration of the epic poem "Mahabharata"
AIS5344775 The Hero Arjuna on a chariot pulled by Krishna, illustration of the epic poem "Mahabharata", 18th century (illuminated Arjuna ); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Hindu myth of Dasavataram or Vamanavataram in the form of a dwarf, 1829
3480371 Hindu myth of Dasavataram or Vamanavataram in the form of a dwarf, 1829; (add.info.: Hindu myth of Dasavataram or Vamanavataram in the form of a dwarf)

A member of the Hindu Cangasabady (Chatti) caste, 1828
3480368 A member of the Hindu Cangasabady (Chatti) caste, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of a member of the Hindu Cangasabady (Chatti) caste, by Marlet 1828

Indian manuscript about the life of Krishna
3480529 Indian manuscript about the life of Krishna; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa, 1850
3331106 The idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Elephants pulling the car of the idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa, 1850
3330758 Elephants pulling the car of the idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting elephants pulling the car of the idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa)

The temple of Bodh Gaya (engraving)
3330754 The temple of Bodh Gaya (engraving); (add.info.: The temple of Bodh Gaya, an example of Hindu craftsman, marks the spot where Buddha was inspired to found the religion which bears his name)

The third and fourth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850
3329995 The third and fourth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the third and fourth incarnations of Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism)

Painted wooden figure of Garudha in Rakshasa form from a temple in Bali (colour litho)
8663542 Painted wooden figure of Garudha in Rakshasa form from a temple in Bali (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brahmanic idol)

A Muslim pilgrim meets a Brahman' miniature from the Mughal school illustrating the 'Khamsa' of Amir
BEN5475047 A Muslim pilgrim meets a Brahman' miniature from the Mughal school illustrating the 'Khamsa' of Amir Khosrow Dehlevi (or Khusro Dehlavi or Khusraw Balkhi) (1253-1325)

A Hindu priest delivering a message, 1828
3480391 A Hindu priest delivering a message, 1828; (add.info.: A Hindu priest delivering a message. India, early 19th Century. By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Giving Puja (Pudja) or charity to a Brahmin priest, 1828
3480386 Giving Puja (Pudja) or charity to a Brahmin priest, 1828; (add.info.: Giving Puja (Pudja) or charity to a Brahmin priest, early 19th Century. By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Indian Vaisha merchants, 1828
3480376 Indian Vaisha merchants, 1828; (add.info.: Indian Vaisha merchants. By Marlet 1828. Vaisha are one of the four Varna's of the Hindu social order)

A holy man in India, 1828
3480342 A holy man in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of a holy man in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Chakras according to Tantric philosophy
3330750 The Chakras according to Tantric philosophy; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Chakras according to Tantric philosophy. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ruins of an ancient temple, Java (engraving)
8676770 Ruins of an ancient temple, Java (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of an ancient temple, Java)

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Hinduism in India: From Ajanta Caves to Ellora" Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of Hinduism as we journey through the vibrant cultural heritage of India. Our first stop takes us to the awe-inspiring Ajanta Caves, specifically Cave 10, where intricate details reveal the Trimurti - three forms of Brahma. Witnessing this divine representation is a testament to the artistic brilliance and spiritual depth that permeates these ancient caves. Next on our itinerary is the Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple in Mardol, Goa. Dating back to the 18th century, this architectural marvel stands as a symbol of devotion and reverence towards Goddess Mahalasa Narayani. The temple's ornate carvings and sacred atmosphere transport visitors into a realm where faith intertwines with artistry. As we venture further into history, we encounter Maharana Amar Singh of Mewar at Eklingji temple. This exquisite depiction from c. 1695 showcases gouache with gold and silver on paper, capturing not only regality but also spirituality within one frame. The Om mantra holds immense significance in Hinduism, representing cosmic vibrations and universal harmony. A stunning example from the 19th century features figures of deities intricately painted using gouache with gold on paper – an embodiment of divinity encapsulated within sacred syllables. Delving deeper into mythology, a late 19th-early 20th-century artwork presents Lord Ganesha seated amidst his devoted attendants. This captivating portrayal exemplifies Ganesha's role as both remover of obstacles and bestower of blessings upon his devotees. Krishna's enchanting tales come alive through two distinct artworks.