Hindu Collection (page 6)

Monkey Temple, Hindu Temple, Kalbadevi Road with bullock cart, Bombay, India, 1900s (postcard)
7379780 Monkey Temple, Hindu Temple, Kalbadevi Road with bullock cart, Bombay, India, 1900s (postcard); Private Collection; (add.info.: now Dwarkadhish Temple); © Ajay Goyal/Dinodia Photo

A village deity. A colossal statue of the gate-keeper god or Dvarapala, holding a gadha mace and with his attendants
3033747 A village deity. A colossal statue of the gate-keeper god or Dvarapala, holding a gadha mace and with his attendants, in Tami?akam or the Ancient Tami? country, southern India

Sacred ceremonies practised during eclipses of the sun and moon, page from the manuscript (ms.8300)
AIS5379355 Sacred ceremonies practised during eclipses of the sun and moon, page from the manuscript (ms.8300) "History of the Mogul" by Stefano Nivibus Cardeira

The Hero Arjuna on a chariot pulled by Krishna, illustration of the epic poem "Mahabharata"
AIS5344775 The Hero Arjuna on a chariot pulled by Krishna, illustration of the epic poem "Mahabharata", 18th century (illuminated Arjuna ); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

A Hindu widow committing Sati, jumping into the flames to join the remains of her husband
5242583 A Hindu widow committing Sati, jumping into the flames to join the remains of her husband, from a 19th century engraving

Hindus in prayer, devotions, INDIA. Engraving of James COOK's Voyages, 1884
JAB4120603 Hindus in prayer, devotions, INDIA. Engraving of James COOK's Voyages, 1884; (add.info.: Hindus in prayer, devotions, INDIA)

Portrait of a young woman from Bombay (India) - Second half of the 19th century photography
CSO4985060 Portrait of a young woman from Bombay (India) - Second half of the 19th century photography -; (add.info.: Portrait of a young woman from Bombay (India)

Hindu myth of Dasavataram or Vamanavataram in the form of a dwarf, 1829
3480371 Hindu myth of Dasavataram or Vamanavataram in the form of a dwarf, 1829; (add.info.: Hindu myth of Dasavataram or Vamanavataram in the form of a dwarf)

A member of the Hindu Cangasabady (Chatti) caste, 1828
3480368 A member of the Hindu Cangasabady (Chatti) caste, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of a member of the Hindu Cangasabady (Chatti) caste, by Marlet 1828

Indian manuscript about the life of Krishna
3480529 Indian manuscript about the life of Krishna; 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)

The temple of Bodh Gaya (engraving)
3330754 The temple of Bodh Gaya (engraving); (add.info.: The temple of Bodh Gaya, an example of Hindu craftsman, marks the spot where Buddha was inspired to found the religion which bears his name)

The third and fourth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850
3329995 The third and fourth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the third and fourth incarnations of Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism)

Bas relief and sculpture at the entrance to Dhumar Lena, Cave 29, of the Ellora Caves, Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples
FLO4623853 Bas relief and sculpture at the entrance to Dhumar Lena, Cave 29, of the Ellora Caves, Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples

Entrance to the Kailasa temple, Ellora rock cut temple caves, India. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4623846 Entrance to the Kailasa temple, Ellora rock cut temple caves, India. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Hinduism: a penitent attached to a large swing is suspended at a feast for the goddess Bhagavathi
FLO4576442 Hinduism: a penitent attached to a large swing is suspended at a feast for the goddess Bhagavathi, a fakir Dakambari holding hot coals on a metal plate

Painted wooden figure of Garudha in Rakshasa form from a temple in Bali (colour litho)
8663542 Painted wooden figure of Garudha in Rakshasa form from a temple in Bali (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brahmanic idol)

Pararum Soatuntre Perkasanund, who displayed his devotional discipline by reclining on a bed of iron spikes
530796 Pararum Soatuntre Perkasanund, who displayed his devotional discipline by reclining on a bed of iron spikes. These Hindu philosophers and holy men followed an ancient tradition

A Yogi meditating. These Hindu philosophers and holy men follow an ancient tradition
530794 A Yogi meditating. These Hindu philosophers and holy men follow an ancient tradition, and were known to the Greeks as Gymnosophists. Engraving, London, 1811; Universal History Archive/UIG

Garuda, from Prasat Thom, Koh Ker, Preah Vihear, angkorian period, Koh Ker style, first half of the 10th century
930467 Garuda, from Prasat Thom, Koh Ker, Preah Vihear, angkorian period, Koh Ker style, first half of the 10th century, sandstone, national museum of Cambodia, Phnom Penh

Head of Devata, from the gate of Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, angkorian period, Bayon style, late 12th cantury, sandstone
930466 Head of Devata, from the gate of Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, angkorian period, Bayon style, late 12th cantury, sandstone, national museum of Cambodia, Phnom Penh

A Muslim pilgrim meets a Brahman miniature from the Mughal school illustrating the Khamsa of Amir Khosrow Dehlevi
BEN5475047 A Muslim pilgrim meets a Brahman miniature from the Mughal school illustrating the Khamsa of Amir Khosrow Dehlevi (or Khusro Dehlavi or Khusraw Balkhi) (1253-1325) circa 1595

An engraving depicting the Temple of Elephanta, near Bombay, India, 19th century
5310675 An engraving depicting the Temple of Elephanta, near Bombay, India, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1815); Universal History Archive/UIG

Statue depicting Shiva and Parvati
5305190 Statue depicting Shiva and Parvati.; (add.info.: Statue depicting Shiva and Parvati. Shiva is known as the God of Creation, Destruction, Regeneration, Meditation, Arts, Yoga and Moksha)

A scene from Wilkie Collins Moonstone
5307662 A scene from Wilkie Collins Moonstone'.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a scene from Wilkie Collins Moonstone - three Brahmin guardians of the Moonstone)

Portraits of inhabitants of Delhi (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century
CSO4985170 Portraits of inhabitants of Delhi (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century -; (add.info.: Portraits of inhabitants of Delhi (India)

Portrait of a resident of Bombay (India) - Second half of the 19th century photography
CSO4985050 Portrait of a resident of Bombay (India) - Second half of the 19th century photography -; (add.info.: Portrait of a resident of Bombay (India)

A Hindu priest delivering a message, 1828
3480391 A Hindu priest delivering a message, 1828; (add.info.: A Hindu priest delivering a message. India, early 19th Century. By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Part of the interior of a Hindu temple at Deo in Bahar. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees
FLO4593516 Part of the interior of a Hindu temple at Deo in Bahar. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature

North-east view of the Kailasa temple, Ellora rock cut temple caves, India
FLO4623809 North-east view of the Kailasa temple, Ellora rock cut temple caves, India. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Hindu devotees firewalking in the Nepu Tirunal or Thimithi festival in honor of the goddess Draupadi
FLO4623740 Hindu devotees firewalking in the Nepu Tirunal or Thimithi festival in honor of the goddess Draupadi. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Indian pagodas to Vishnu and Lakshmi within a Hindu temple compound. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4623719 Indian pagodas to Vishnu and Lakshmi within a Hindu temple compound. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Giving Puja (Pudja) or charity to a Brahmin priest, 1828
3480386 Giving Puja (Pudja) or charity to a Brahmin priest, 1828; (add.info.: Giving Puja (Pudja) or charity to a Brahmin priest, early 19th Century. By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Indian Vaisha merchants, 1828
3480376 Indian Vaisha merchants, 1828; (add.info.: Indian Vaisha merchants. By Marlet 1828. Vaisha are one of the four Varna's of the Hindu social order)

A holy man in India, 1828
3480342 A holy man in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of a holy man in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones
3079076 Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones; (add.info.: Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones. From Nepal)

Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones
3079074 Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones; (add.info.: Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones. From Nepal)

Hinduism: Procession on Water of the Goddess KALI, India. Engraving of James COOK's Voyages, 1884
JAB4120594 Hinduism: Procession on Water of the Goddess KALI, India. Engraving of James COOK's Voyages, 1884; (add.info.: Hinduism: Procession on Water of the Goddess KALI, India)

The Chakras according to Tantric philosophy
3330750 The Chakras according to Tantric philosophy; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Chakras according to Tantric philosophy. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Indian temple with a water garden. Women bathing in the tank, tourist being carried on a palanquin by four servants
FLO4576652 Indian temple with a water garden. Women bathing in the tank, tourist being carried on a palanquin by four servants, and a shultri poolhouse with colonnade

Ruins of an ancient temple, Java (engraving)
8676770 Ruins of an ancient temple, Java (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of an ancient temple, Java)

Brahma, Hindu Absolute, receiving an offering. 18th century (Indian manuscript)
529979 Brahma, Hindu Absolute, receiving an offering. 18th century (Indian manuscript); (add.info.: Brahma first in the Hindu divine triad)

Indra, principal of the Vedic gods of India mounted on his elephant. Engraving c1880
530792 Indra, principal of the Vedic gods of India mounted on his elephant. Engraving c1880; Universal History Archive/UIG

Krishna, (The Black One), an avatar of Vishnu, winged attendant, and monkey god at his feet
534749 Krishna, (The Black One), an avatar of Vishnu, winged attendant, and monkey god at his feet. 18th century (Indian miniature displayed at the Museum of Decorative Arts)

Hinduism: Representation of a Brahman (or Brachman, Brahma, Bramin, Brahmine)
ELD4847826 Hinduism: Representation of a Brahman (or Brachman, Brahma, Bramin, Brahmine) high Hindu priest bubbling water through his gifts of magnetizing

Braham, the creator
3330753 Braham, the creator; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Brahma, the creator god in the Trimurti of Hinduism. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Representation of Krishna's life, Miniature taken from a manuscript of the Bhagavatapurana
AIS5361701 Representation of Krishna's life, Miniature taken from a manuscript of the Bhagavatapurana, 1793 (illuminated manuscript); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

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"Hinduism: A Tapestry of Divine Grace and Cultural Richness" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Hinduism, a religion that weaves together spirituality, mythology, and cultural heritage. This captivating picture showcases the divine presence gods and goddesses, offering a glimpse into the vibrant tapestry of this ancient faith. In one frame, we witness the revered deities Laksman, Rama, Sita, and Hanuman standing as symbols of courage and devotion. Their epic tales from the Ramayana continue to inspire millions across India and Asia. Moving on to another image, we are introduced to Parvati, Lakshmi, and Saraswati – embodiments of feminine power. Parvati's statue depicts her benevolently providing nourishment through Annapurna; Lakshmi radiates prosperity while gracefully holding lotus flowers; Saraswati embodies knowledge with her serene presence. The diversity within Hinduism is evident as Krishna and Radha grace us with their celestial love story. Meanwhile, Vishnu and Lakshmi stand united as an epitome of harmony between divinity and wealth. Shifting our focus to historical significance - partition maps remind us of East-West Punjab division's impact on Hindus during turbulent times. Yet amidst adversity emerges resilience – Little India proudly displays various idols for sale; a testament to how faith remains unyielding even in foreign lands. Further exploration leads us to Ganesh, Ayappa, and Subramania - each representing unique qualities like wisdom, endurance, and valor respectively. Durga, the fierce warrior goddess, demonstrates strength against evil forces, presenting an awe-inspiring sight in India's diverse landscape. Our journey concludes at Angkor Wat temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia. A testimony to Hindu influence beyond Indian shores, this architectural marvel stands tall, revered by devotees worldwide. The intricate carvings narrate stories etched in time, reflecting the universal appeal of Hinduism.