Juggernaut Collection

Gin Juggarnath, 1835
The Gin Juggarnath, or the Worship of the Great Spirit of the age : a satire on gins apparent grip on British life in the early nineteenth century

The March of Intellect, (1828?). Artist: Robert Seymour
The March of Intellect, (1828?); showing a juggernaut figure with London University on its head and balloons issuing from its pipe, sweeping and kicking to one side lawyers, vicars, and quack doctors

Elephants pulling the car of the idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa, 1850
3331105 Elephants pulling the car of the idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting elephants pulling the car of the idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa)

The Railway Juggernaut of 1845: Railway-mad investors falling down in front of the juggernaut of railway speculation
527920 The Railway Juggernaut of 1845: Railway-mad investors falling down in front of the juggernaut of railway speculation. Cartoon from Punch, London, 1845.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa, 1850
3331106 The idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Elephants pulling the car of the idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa, 1850
3330758 Elephants pulling the car of the idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting elephants pulling the car of the idol Juggernaut at Puri in Orissa)

Hindu attempting to get themselves crushed under the wheels of the car of Jagannath (Juggernaut)
5996579 Hindu attempting to get themselves crushed under the wheels of the car of Jagannath (Juggernaut) in the belief they will go to paradise, Puri, India (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Indian procession (engraving)
5228161 Indian procession (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian procession. Illustration for Bilder-Atlas zum Conversations-Lexikon)

Procession of the car of Jagannath (Juggernaut), Hindu festival, Puri, India (b / w photo)
5996578 Procession of the car of Jagannath (Juggernaut), Hindu festival, Puri, India (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Man-Slaying Motor (b / w photo)
1629827 A Man-Slaying Motor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Man-Slaying Motor. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 June 1902)

Model of the Car of Juggernaut, in the British Museum (engraving)
1101661 Model of the Car of Juggernaut, in the British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Model of the Car of Juggernaut, in the British Museum)

Juggernaut or religious festival car, India, c. 1880 s
Juggernaut or religious festival car, India, c.1880 s

Procession of the car of Jagannath (Juggernaut), Hindu festival, Puri, India (b / w photo)
5996573 Procession of the car of Jagannath (Juggernaut), Hindu festival, Puri, India (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Model of the car of juggernaut (engraving)
605396 Model of the car of juggernaut (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Model of the car of juggernaut, in the British Museum)

Massive car of the Hindu god Juggernaut, Lord of the World, being dragged by devotees, at Puri in Orissa
5998139 Massive car of the Hindu god Juggernaut, Lord of the World, being dragged by devotees, at Puri in Orissa, India (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Juggernaut of the Turf (colour litho)
3648147 The Juggernaut of the Turf (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Juggernaut of the Turf)

Like some damned Juggernaut from the
5615864 Like some damned Juggernaut from the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) illustrated by Charles Raymond Macauley (1871-1934) by Macauley

The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I (The Great Tri... probably finished ca
The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I (The Great Triumphal Car), probably finished ca. 1518, published 1522

Juggernaut Car, Madras, 1850s. Creator: Frederick Fiebig
Juggernaut Car, Madras, 1850s

The Tanks in Action. The Western Juggernaut Tracking Over the Mud Wastes, 1917
The " Tanks" in Action. The Western Juggernaut Tracking Over the Mud Wastes, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VII

The American Juggernaut, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
The American Juggernaut, 1864.This cartoon depicts the horror of war. The old definition of juggernaut is a huge, unstoppable object

The Railway Juggernaut of 1845: Railway-mad investors falling down in front of the juggernaut of railway speculation. Cartoon from Punch, London, 1845

Hindu Juggernaut Car - Ceremony at Colombo
Hindu Juggernaut Procession - Ceremony at Colombo, Sri Lanka. The word juggernaut is derived from the Sanskrit Jagannatha (meaning Lord of the universe)

Hindu Vale Festival with Juggernaut, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Hindu Vale Festival with Silver Juggernaut Car and crowds of people, with the sea in the background, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1905

Chandu Lals Car, Bolarum, Hyderabad, India
Maharaja Chandu Lal (Chundoolal)s seven-storey car (juggernaut or jaganath cart), Bolarum, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Date: circa 1910

Festival Car on a road in India, as part of the Hindu Ratha-Yatra or Roth Jatra or Chariot Festival Date: circa 1890s

Crowd of people with Festival Car, India
A crowd of people with a Festival Car, India, as part of the Hindu Ratha-Yatra or Roth Jatra or Chariot Festival. Date: circa 1890s

Horse & Horse Power bound for Goodwood by Gilbert Holiday
A coach and horses carrying passengers to the Goodwood race meeting at the end of July, is passed by a juggernaut of a vehicle, a charabanc carrying numerous visitors. Date: 1928

JUGGERNAUT: THE ENTRANCE TO THE TEMPLE. Jagannath Temple in Puri, Orissa, india

Entrance to the Temple of Juggernaut, India
ENTRANCE TO THE TEMPLE OF JUGGERNAUT, INDIA. Hindu Ratha Yatra temple car, which apocryphally was reputed to crush devotees under its wheels

THE CAR OF JUGGERNAUT. Hindu Ratha Yatra temple car, which apocryphally was reputed to crush devotees under its wheels. The word is derived from the Sanskrit Jagannautha (Devanagari)

Sri Lanka - Colombo - Hindu Juggernaut Procession
Hindu Juggernaut Procession - Ceremony at Colombo, Sri Lanka. The word juggernaut is derived from the Sanskrit Jagannatha (meaning Lord of the universe)

RSR 2 / 6th Battalion, Street parade, Bangalore
Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Acc 4545 2/6th Batt/389 1916-19 Photograph

RSR 2 / 6th Battalion, Native Festival, Ulsoor, Bangalore 1916
Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Uncat Acc 3284 Vol 1 2/6th Batt/048 18 April 1916 Postcard

JUGGERNAUT: THE ENTRANCE TO THE TEMPLE. Jagannath Temple in Puri, Orissa, india

ENTRANCE TO THE TEMPLE OF JUGGERNAUT, INDIA. Hindu Ratha Yatra temple car, which apocryphally was reputed to crush devotees under its wheels

THE CAR OF JUGGERNAUT. Hindu Ratha Yatra temple car, which apocryphally was reputed to crush devotees under its wheels. The word is derived from the Sanskrit JagannaA

COTTON LOAN CARTOON, 1865. The Modern Car of Juggernaut. American cartoon, 1865, on the refusal by the U. S
COTTON LOAN CARTOON, 1865. The Modern " Car of Juggernaut." American cartoon, 1865, on the refusal by the U.S. government, in the person of Secretary of State William Seward (left)

CAR OF JUGGERNAUT, 1846. Model, in the British Museum, of the huge chariot used in the Ratha Yatra procession at the Jagannath Temple in Puri, India. Wood engraving, English, 1846

INDIA: HINDU CEREMONY. Religious cermony at the temple of Juggernaut in Puri, India. Wood engraving, American, 1849

JUGGERNAUT IDOL, 1832. Used in the worship of the Hindu deity Krishna. Line engraving, American, 1832

HINDU SACRIFICE, 1837. Devotees in India sacrifice themselves to the Idol Juggernaut. Line engraving, 1837

Articulated lorry travelling on the Trans-Canada highway through Saskatchewan in central Canada

Man in topi hat takes part in the annual construction of a chariot to be hauled around the streets by participants in a religious festival, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Mania / Railway Juggernaut
THE RAILWAY JUGGERNAUT OF 1845 Anyone who has any savings, offers them as a sacrifice to the speculators who serve as priests to the Great Railway God

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"Juggernaut: A Journey Through Time and Belief" Step into the captivating world of Juggernaut, a term that has transcended its origins to become synonymous with unstoppable force. From the historical accounts of Gin Juggarnath in 1835 to Robert Seymour's thought-provoking artwork "The March of Intellect" in 1828, this concept has fascinated humanity for centuries. One cannot discuss Juggernaut without delving into its connection with Hinduism. Witness the awe-inspiring scenes captured in black and white photographs from Puri, India – where devout Hindus willingly throw themselves under the wheels of Jagannath's car, believing it will lead them to paradise. These images evoke both admiration and contemplation as we ponder the depths of faith and devotion. Even beyond religious contexts, Juggernaut finds its place in history. Napoleon's funeral carriage stands as a symbol of power and grandeur, while an Indian procession engraving showcases how this idea permeates different cultures across time. Intriguingly, technology also plays a role in our understanding of Juggernaut. The striking black-and-white photo titled "A Man-Slaying Motor" challenges us to contemplate modernity's potential dangers when compared to ancient beliefs surrounding deity-driven vehicles. For those seeking a tangible connection to this enigmatic force, look no further than the British Museum's model representation of the Car – an artifact that brings history alive through intricate engravings. As we journey through time and space alongside devotees pulling Lord Jagannath's massive car at Puri or witness another mesmerizing procession engraving from India circa 1880s, one thing becomes clear: Juggernaut is more than just an abstract concept; it represents human aspirations for transcendence and ultimate surrender. Whether viewed through religious fervor or cultural significance, these glimpses into various interpretations shed light on our collective fascination with the unstoppable force that is Juggernaut.