Ganges River Collection (page 3)

Barrackpur - On the Ganges Near Calcutta, 1840s, (1901). Creator: Charles Stewart Hardinge
Barrackpur - On the Ganges Near Calcutta, 1840s, (1901). The scene of the earliest outbreak of the Mutiny. View of boats on the river near the city of Barrackpore in India where the Barrackpore

Sindhia Ghat, Benares. Creator: Saeed Bros
Sindhia Ghat, Benares. View of temples on the River Ganges at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Postcard. [Saeed Bros, Benares]

A View of the Gaut at Etawa, on the Banks of the River Jumna, pub. 1785-88. Creator
A View of the Gaut at Etawa, on the Banks of the River Jumna, Pl. 26. from Select Views in India, pub. 1785-88 (aquatint)

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A Sadhu reads on the ghats

Benares 1913 Cut-out stairs leading Ganges River
Benares, 1913, Cut-out of the stairs leading to the Ganges River, India. In the middle a large stone staircase, on the left you can still partly see the Ramawahat Ghat (Ram Ghat)

India V─ür─ünasi Ghats Ganges River 1968 Cities of Mughul India
India, V─ür─ünasi, Ghats on the Ganges River, 1968 or earlier, Cities of Mughul India

Boats On Ganges River At Sunset; Varanasi, India

Rome, Navona square fountain
Gange river statue, part of Quattro Fiumi fountain in Navona square by night

Gharial engraving 1896
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon

View of Part of the City of Benares, c. 1781 (grey wash with brush & ink over pencil
XYC232008 View of Part of the City of Benares, c.1781 (grey wash with brush & ink over pencil on paper laid on wash mount) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 60x101.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Detail of The Trading Post of the Dutch East India Company in Hooghly 1665 A. D
Detail of The Trading Post of the Dutch East India Company in Hooghly 1665. Commissioned by Pieter Sterthemius.Nederlandsch Museum

Indus and Ganges river, China and Japan, detail from a planisphere, engraving, 1457
Cartography, 15th century. Indus and Ganges river, China and Japan, detail from a planisphere, 1457. Engraving

Boats on the Ganges River, India, 1880s C017 / 6849
Boats on the Ganges River, India, 19th-century artwork. This wood engraving dates from circa 1888

Boat on the Hooghly River, part of Ganges River, West Bengal, India, Asia

Transporting rice straw by boat on the Hooghly River, part of the Ganges River, West Bengal, India, Asia

Hooghly River, part of the Ganges River, West Bengal, India, Asia

Village on the bank of the Hooghly River, part of the Ganges River, West Bengal, India, Asia

Devaprayag (Deoprayag), holy site on upper Ganges River, Garwhal Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India, Asia

Devaprayag (Deoprayag), holy site where Bhagirathi and Alaknanda Rivers converge to form the River Ganges, Garwhal Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India, Asia

Bathing ghat on Hooghly River, part of Ganges River, below Howrah Bridge, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Asia

Hindu statue and the Hooghly River, part of the Ganges River, West Bengal, India, Asia

Worship ceremony at night by Ganges River, Varanasi, India

Flower candle in the Ganges River, Varanasi, India

Asia, India, Varanasi Region. Allahabad, drying saris on the bank of the Ganges River

River Ganges (Ganga) at sunrise, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Ghats on the River Ganges, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Hindu performing his daily devotion ritual to Ganga in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Hindu pilgrims take part in ritual bathing, Ganges River, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Ganges River, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Hindu religious morning rituals in the Ganges (Ganga) River, Makar Sankranti festival, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India

Waterfront and boat on the River Ganges (Ganga), Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India

The waterfront at Varanasi, previously known as Benares, on the Ganges River, Uttar Pradesh, India

Akash Deep Puja, sky lantern festival on the Ganges (Ganga) River bank, Varanasi (Benares) Uttar Pradesh State, India

The Ganga (Ganges) River waterfront, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India

Ghatia meditating in earling morning on the ghats by the River Ganges (Ganga), Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India

The Ganges (Ganga) River waterfront, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India

Buildings on the Ganga (Ganges) River waterfront, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India

Mass bathing in the Ganges (Ganga) River during the Kartik Poonima Festival, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India, Asia

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The Ganges River, also known as the Ganga River, holds a special place in the heart of India. Flowing through the country's northern states and forming the Ganges River delta in West Bengal, this sacred river is not just a source of life but also a symbol of spirituality. In Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, an elderly man sits by the banks of the Ganges playing his sitar. The soothing melodies blend with the gentle lapping of water against ghats - steps leading down to the river. These ghats are not only used for bathing and religious rituals but also serve as gathering places for locals and tourists alike. As dawn breaks over Varanasi, one can witness an ethereal sight - the sun rising above the horizon while casting its golden glow on both cityscape and river, and is during this time that devotees flock to perform their morning prayers or take holy dips in these sacred waters. The significance of this mighty river extends beyond spiritual practices; it has witnessed historical events too. A sketch depicting the Battle of Cawnpore from 1857 reminds us of India's struggle for independence. Similarly, another illustration showcases Cawnpore as Lord Roberts' birthplace in the 1820s. From afar, one can admire Varanasi's panoramic view with its ancient temples and bustling streets juxtaposed against nature's masterpiece -the majestic Ganges River flowing gracefully through it all. Life along its banks is vibrant and diverse; people go about their daily routines like hanging up washing on clotheslines near its shores. This simple act serves as a reminder that amidst chaos and spirituality coexist harmoniously here. The Ganges River continues to captivate hearts with its timeless beauty and cultural significance. Its tranquil waters carry stories untold yet felt deeply by those who visit or call it home. As we gaze upon this magnificent river, we cannot help but be drawn into its mystical allure, forever enchanted by the Ganges' everlasting charm.