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India - Benares - Bathing in a sacred well early 1900s
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India - Benares - Bathing in a sacred well early 1900s
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This vintage image, sourced from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the sacred city of Benares, India, during the early 1900s. The photograph, taken during the Victorian or Edwardian era, depicts a group of devotees gathered around a sacred well, engaging in their early morning bathing ritual. Benares, also known as Varanasi, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, renowned for its spiritual significance and rich cultural heritage. The city is situated along the banks of the sacred River Ganges, which is believed to purify the soul and grant salvation to those who bathe in its waters. In this photograph, we see the devotees, dressed in traditional Indian attire, carefully making their way down the stone steps leading to the well. The scene is illuminated by the soft glow of a lantern, casting a warm, ethereal light over the water and adding an otherworldly quality to the image. The Victorian or Edwardian photographer, likely a British colonialist, captures the moment with a sense of reverence and respect for the deeply spiritual practices of the local population. Despite the passage of time, this image offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to connect with the rich history and cultural traditions of Benares and India as a whole. The photograph serves as a reminder of the enduring power of faith and the importance of preserving the world's cultural heritage for future generations.
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