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Sacred Tank, and Marble Causeway leading to a Sikh Temple, in Umritzir, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Sacred Tank, and Marble Causeway leading to a Sikh Temple, in Umritzir, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sacred Tank, and Marble Causeway leading to a Sikh Temple, in Umritzir, [India] - from a drawing by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. Umritzir, the religious capital of the Sikh people...[When Runjeet Singh undertook the rebuilding of the temple, he used]...the white marble pinnacles from the Padshahi Musjid at Lahore, and...beautiful inlaid work from the tomb of Jehangheesi...It now adorns the lower part of this brilliant temple, the upper story of which is of copper gilt: the causeway leading to it is also entirely of inlaid white marble from the same sources. Altogether it forms one of the most striking and picturesque scenes in the whole of our Indian empire. The crowds of worshippers constantly moving on the causeway to the temple; the gay dresses of the women reflected in the water...broken into little waves by the agitation caused by the numerous bathers (the men afterwards sitting on the steps combing their long hair); then the groups of devotees and their disciples "reading the Grunt'h, " or holy book, with here and there a stern Akali dressed in blue, his high turban and his wrists covered with steel circles and chains, stately Brahmin bulls, and flights of pigeons...altogether combine to add variety and interest to the ever-changing scene'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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1. Title: "A Pilgrimage to the Sacred Tank and Marble Causeway of the Sikh Temple in Umritzir, India (1858)" 2. Description: This image transports us back to the year 1858, as we gaze upon the Sacred Tank and Marble Causeway leading to a magnificent Sikh Temple in Umritzir, India. The photograph is based on a drawing by W. Carpenter, providing a vivid account of this spiritual destination. 3. Background: Umritzir, the revered religious capital of the Sikh people, was home to a temple that underwent a significant transformation under the rule of Runjeet Singh. During this period, the temple's lower part was adorned with white marble pinnacles from the Padshahi Musjid at Lahore, and exquisite inlaid work from the tomb of Jehangheesi. The upper story, a stunning sight to behold, was made of copper gilt. 4. Scene: The Marble Causeway, leading to this brilliant temple, was entirely of inlaid white marble from the same sources. The temple grounds were a bustling hub of activity, with crowds of worshippers making their way across the causeway, their vibrant attire reflected in the shimmering water. The women, dressed in their gay apparel, added a touch of color to the scene, while the men sat on the steps, combing their long hair. 5. Variety and Interest: The scene was a rich tapestry of diverse elements, with stern Akalis in blue turban and chains, stately Brahmins, and flights of pigeons, all contributing to the ever-changing tableau of this sacred place. The combination of these elements made for a captivating and unforgettable sight, one that continues to inspire awe and wonder.
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