Gange Collection

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)

Prayer to " Ganga Mata"
Piera Polo

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Gange River and Historic Ghats

The Four Rivers Fountain, 1648-51 (granite, marble and travertine)
XIR28405 The Four Rivers Fountain, 1648-51 (granite, marble and travertine) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Piazza Navona, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The Fountain of the Four Rivers; ); Italian

Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers), 1651 (photo)
JFS136555 Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers), 1651 (photo) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Piazza Navona, Rome

Moments of life, on Ganges shores, with wooden boat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Amidst the sacred waters of the Ganges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, moments of life unfold as wooden boats gently glide along the historic ghats. A reflection of the ancient city's spiritual significance, the Ganges River has been a source of inspiration for countless stories and traditions. In contrast, the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers) in Rome, Italy, created by Bernini in 1651, symbolizes the four major rivers known to the ancient world – the Nile, Danube, Ganges, and the Rio de la Plata. Both the Ganges in India and the Fountain in Italy stand as testaments to the enduring power and importance of water in our lives. As the sun rises over the ghats, devotees gather to pay homage to the sacred river, their hearts filled with reverence. This scene, much like the one captured in an 1854 etching of the Ganges Canal at Roorkee in India, remains a timeless representation of the deep connection between the people and the Ganges.