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Buddhist priest, Saharunpoor, India
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Buddhist priest, Saharunpoor, India
The People of India: A Series of Photographic Illustrations, with Descriptive Letterpress, of the Races and Tribes of Hindustan - published in the 1860s under order of the Viceroy, Lord Canning - Itinerant Lama, Buddhist priest, Saharunpoor, Saharanpur
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In this evocative photograph from the 19th century, we find the enigmatic figure of Saharunpoor, an itinerant Buddhist priest from the city of Saharanpur in India. This image is taken from "The People of India: A Series of Photographic Illustrations, with Descriptive Letterpress, of the Races and Tribes of Hindustan," a comprehensive ethnographic work published under the order of the Viceroy, Lord Canning, during the Victorian era. The photograph portrays Saharunpoor in a grand and dignified pose, seated against a plain backdrop. He is dressed in the traditional attire of a Buddhist monk, wearing a saffron-colored robe and a simple headpiece. His serene expression and the peaceful aura around him convey a sense of deep spirituality and wisdom. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich ethnic and cultural diversity of India during the 19th century. The ethnographic series, which documented various races and tribes of Hindustan, was an essential contribution to the growing interest in the exotic and the foreign during the Victorian era. Travel and tourism were on the rise, and such works fueled the fascination with the indigenous peoples and their ways of life. The image of Saharunpoor, with its vintage charm and historical significance, invites us to reflect on the past and the people who once inhabited this land. It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the stories and traditions of our ancestors, as well as the need to appreciate the unique cultural heritage that continues to thrive in our world today.
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