Holy Men Collection

Sadhu (Holy man), India, Asia

A Sikh Temple in Umritzir - from a drawing by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. Creator: Unknown
A Sikh Temple in Umritzir [India] - from a drawing by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. Umritzir, the religious capital of the Sikh people, was first constituted a holy city by Arjoon, fourth Gooroo

Ascetics before the Shrine of the Goddess, page from a dispersed series of the... early 19th cent. Creator: Unknown
Ascetics before the Shrine of the Goddess, page from a dispersed series of the Kedara Kalpa, early 19th century. The five pilgrims are shown engaged in three different activities

Hindoo Dance - from a native drawing, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Hindoo Dance - from a native drawing, 1857. Devotees outside a temple in India. The dancing takes place in the open air, and behind may be seen the peculiar architecture of a Hindoo temple

Sadhu with Shiva trident attending Haridwar Kumbh Mela, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India, Asia

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Holy men on banks of Ganges River

Muslim fakir or faqir holy men: naga with stick, paramahamsa sitting under a tree, painted sannyasi, naked avadhuta
FLO4623751 Muslim fakir or faqir holy men: naga with stick, paramahamsa sitting under a tree, painted sannyasi, naked avadhuta, robed Baisnab Vaisnava and fakir at prayer

Buddhist Priests; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Buddhist Priests; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. [Holy men from what is now Sri Lanka]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Elijah prevailing over the Priests of Baal, illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia
STC323935 Elijah prevailing over the Priests of Baal, illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916 (colour litho) by Paul

Choir Stalls (wood)
XIR439918 Choir Stalls (wood) by Italian School, (15th century); San Francesco, Upper Church, Assisi, Italy; (add.info.: cabbage stalls, wood; )

Little children mocking Elisha (coloured engraving)
3648333 Little children mocking Elisha (coloured engraving) by Bendixen, Siegfried Detler (1786-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little children mocking Elisha)

The Five Siddhas Make Their Way to the Kailasha Mountains, c. 1820 (opaque w / c on paper)
874009 The Five Siddhas Make Their Way to the Kailasha Mountains, c.1820 (opaque w/c on paper) by Purkhu (fl.c.1790-1820); 36.2 x49.1 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Detail from A Dervish, Seated in Contemplation, c. 1650 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874402 Detail from A Dervish, Seated in Contemplation, c.1650 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 16.4 x12 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A Dervish, Seated in Contemplation, c. 1650 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874403 A Dervish, Seated in Contemplation, c.1650 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 16.4 x12 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Mahant turns the oil-press in jail, Kalighat Album, c. 1880 (watercolor)
874077 Mahant turns the oil-press in jail, Kalighat Album, c.1880 (watercolor) by Indian School, (19th century); 45 x27.7 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

The Abbot and monks of Kushan Monastery, c. 1867-72 (b / w photo)
473734 The Abbot and monks of Kushan Monastery, c.1867-72 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info)

Palanquin bearers and holy men resting beneath a banyan tree at the entrance to a village
CH469840 Palanquin bearers and holy men resting beneath a banyan tree at the entrance to a village, Bengal (pencil & w/c on paper) by Cornish

David and the Ark of the Covenant, late 15th century (hand-colored woodcut)
1066647 David and the Ark of the Covenant, late 15th century (hand-colored woodcut) by German School, (15th century); 12.1x18.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Two sages in discussion in a landscape, c. 1785 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874028 Two sages in discussion in a landscape, c.1785 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 21 x28.8 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A group of Indian saints and holy men, including Mullah Shah and Aurangzeb, seated, c
874350 A group of Indian saints and holy men, including Mullah Shah and Aurangzeb, seated, c.1725 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 34 x24.2 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Fakirs, c. 1862 (b / w photo)
498597 Fakirs, c.1862 (b/w photo) by Shepherd & Robertson (fl.1860s); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fakirs are Muslim Sufi ascetics.); British, out of copyright

Detail from Emperor Jahangir with Holy Men in a Garden, c
874319 Detail from Emperor Jahangir with Holy Men in a Garden, c.1615 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Hasan, Abu l (fl.1605-27); 32.6 x19.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Detail from Emperor Jahangir with Holy Men in a Garden, c
874317 Detail from Emperor Jahangir with Holy Men in a Garden, c.1615 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Hasan, Abu l (fl.1605-27); 32.6 x19.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

The Mahant of Tarakeshwar with his mistress, Elokeshi who offers him pan, Kalighat Album
874073 The Mahant of Tarakeshwar with his mistress, Elokeshi who offers him pan, Kalighat Album, c.1880 (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 45.2 x27 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A Wandering Sadhu, c. 1900 (opaque w / c on paper)
874044 A Wandering Sadhu, c.1900 (opaque w/c on paper) by Lal, Chajju (fl.1900); 23.2 x17.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info)

A Gathering of Holy Men of Different Faiths, ca. 1770-75. Creator: Mir Kalan Khan
A Gathering of Holy Men of Different Faiths, ca. 1770-75

Female sadhu (sadhvia) impersonating goddess Kali and male sadhu impersonating god Hanuman at Haridwar Kumbh Mela, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India, Asia

Sadhu at Haridwar Kumbh Mela, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India, Asia

Sadhu at the Kumbh Mela in February 2010, Haridwar, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Sacrificing a bull in Ancient Greece. Late 19th century work from an unidentified artist; Illustration

Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple (oil on canvas)
XIR109931 Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple (oil on canvas) by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664); 123x104 cm; Real Monasterio de El Escorial, El Escorial, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Sadhu, Durbar Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Central Region, Nepal, Asia

Portrait of Sadhu, Pashupatinath temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Shivaratri festival, Pashupatinath Temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Holy man (Saddhu) resting on a marble slab, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Holy man (Saddhu) with red cotton rolimoli on wrist and tilak mark on forehead denoting devotion to Hindu god Vishnu, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Sadhus (holy men), ghats, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Holy man in his Shiva outfit in Mul Chowk, one of the courtyards of the royal palace, Durbar Square, Patan, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Sadhus (Holy men) at Shivaratri festival, Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Sadhus (holy men), Pashupatinath, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Close-up of the feet of a Hindu Saddhu or holy man standing on a bed of nails, in Mysore, Karnataka, India, Asia

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"Holy Men: Guardians of Spiritual Wisdom in the Vibrant Land of India" In the mystical land of India, a diverse array of holy men, known as Sadhus, can be found. These spiritual seekers dedicate their lives to attaining enlightenment and embodying divine virtues. With their ascetic lifestyle and unwavering devotion, they serve as beacons of wisdom and inspiration for millions. One captivating scene unfolds at the Haridwar Kumbh Mela in Uttarakhand, where a Sadhu adorned with sacred ashes and donning vibrant saffron robes stands tall. Clutching a Shiva trident symbolizing his connection to Lord Shiva, he exudes an aura of serenity amidst the bustling crowds. Venturing further into this tapestry of spirituality, we encounter Muslim fakirs or faqirs - naga with stick, paramahamsa sitting under a tree, painted sannyasi embracing renunciation. Each one represents a distinct path towards divine realization; their practices vary but share an unyielding dedication to God. The banks of the sacred Ganges River in Varanasi become a sanctuary for holy men seeking solace and communion with the divine. Here they engage in rituals and prayers that have been passed down through generations – their presence infusing these ancient waters with an ethereal energy. Journeying beyond India's borders takes us to Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), where Buddhist priests gracefully traverse temple grounds adorned with intricate carvings. Their tranquil countenances reflect years spent mastering meditation techniques that cultivate inner peace and compassion. Delving into mythology brings forth tales like Elijah prevailing over the Priests of Baal – illustrating the eternal struggle between good and evil. In this epic confrontation depicted by Lewis Spence's vivid imagination, faith triumphs over darkness through unwavering conviction. Wooden choir stalls bear witness to centuries-old traditions within religious institutions worldwide - places where holy men gather to chant hymns and offer prayers.