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Bairagees, Hindoo devotees, Delhi
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 - Bairagees, Hindoo devotees, Delhi. Bairagi, Hindu Brahmin
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Bairagees, Hindoo Devotees, Delhi
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is an evocative and intriguing image capturing a moment in the rich and complex tapestry of Indian history. This photograph, taken in the late 19th century during the Victorian era, presents a group of Bairagi Hindu devotees in the bustling city of Delhi. Bairagis, also known as Bairagi Sadhus or Bairagi Sanyasis, are a sub-sect of Hindu ascetics who renounce worldly possessions and wander from place to place in search of spiritual enlightenment. They are often identified by their distinctive saffron-colored robes and matted hair, which signify their renunciation of material desires. In this photograph, a group of Bairagi men are shown gathered together in a courtyard, their faces expressing deep concentration and devotion. Some of them hold traditional Hindu symbols, such as the trident and the conch shell, while others sit in meditation or engage in conversation. The scene is filled with a sense of grandeur and history, as the men's traditional attire and the ornate architecture of the courtyard transport us back in time to the 1800s. This image offers a unique glimpse into the ethnic and ethnographic diversity of India during the 19th century, a time when the country was under British rule. The photograph was taken as part of a larger series of images commissioned by Lord Canning, the Viceroy of India, to document the various races and tribes of Hindustan. The series was intended to provide a comprehensive record of India's rich cultural heritage, and this image of the Bairagees is a testament to that legacy. The photograph also invites us to reflect on the enduring traditions and practices of India's indigenous peoples, who continue to play an important role in the country's spiritual and cultural landscape. Whether viewed as a historical artifact or a work of art in its own right, this image of the Bairagees is a reminder of the beauty and complexity of India's past and present.
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