River Yamuna Collection

Krishna Subduing Kaliya, the Snake Demon: Folio from a Bhagavata Purana Series, ca. 1785. Krishna battles Kaliya, a hundred-headed serpent (naga) who was poisoning the river Yamuna

Taj Mahal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, across the Jumna (Yamuna) River from the Fort, Agra, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

View of the Upper Course of the Jumna; Black Bear Shooting in the Himalayas, 1875. Creator: Unknown
View of the Upper Course of the Jumna; Black Bear Shooting in the Himalayas, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Temple Hanging (Pichvai) Depicting Krishna with Gopis, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Temple Hanging (Pichvai) Depicting Krishna with Gopis, c1800. The Hindu god Krishna plays his flute, mesmerizing every being that surrounds him

Krishna Subdues Kaliya, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Subdues Kaliya, c1800. One of young Krishna's most popular feats in Vraja is his triumph over the serpent Kaliya who polluted the Yamuna River

Krishna and Radha Taking Shelter from the Rain, 1775-1800. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and Radha Taking Shelter from the Rain, 1775-1800. The milkmaids come to the banks of the Yamuna River to fill their water pots. A storm breaks out

Krishna Steals the Gopis Clothing, 1775-1800. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Steals the Gopis Clothing, 1775-1800. The Hindu god Krishna steals the clothing of the gopis - young women of Brindavan - while they are bathing in the Yamuna River

The River Goddess Yamuna and Attendants, c.800. Creator: Unknown
The River Goddess Yamuna and Attendants, c.800

The River Goddess Yamuna and Attendants, c.800. Creator: Unknown
The River Goddess Yamuna and Attendants, c.800

Along the Ghats, Mathura, c1880. Creator: Edwin Lord Weeks
Along the Ghats, Mathura, c1880

Plan of the Attack on Delhi, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Plan of the Attack on Delhi, 1857. Map of the city during the period of the Indian Mutiny, showing Ludlow Castle, the River Jumna, Custom House, and section of ditch and rampart

On the banks of the Yamuna in Brindaban, Krishna dances with the Gopis, 1800-1825. Creator: Anon
On the banks of the Yamuna in Brindaban, Krishna dances with the Gopis, 1800-1825. On the right pilgrims take a ritual bath

The Bridge at Bhurkote, 1845. Creator: William Purser
The Bridge at Bhurkote, 1845. Indian scene, possibly a view of the Yamuna river at Barkot in Uttarakhand, or of the Bramhani River at Barkote in Odisha

Source of the River Jumna, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Source of the River Jumna, 1845. Source of the Yamuna River in the Himalayas of northern India. From "Hindostan, The Shores of the Red Sea, and The Himalaya Mountains, Vol. I"

A Ruin on the Banks of the Jumna, Above the City of Delhi, 1834. Creator: William Purser
A Ruin on the Banks of the Jumna, Above the City of Delhi, 1834. Mughal-era building on the River Yamuna in India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. I"

Falls near the Source of the Jumna, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Falls near the Source of the Jumna, 1845. Waterfall on the Yamuna River in northern India. From "Hindostan, The Shores of the Red Sea, and The Himalaya Mountains, Vol. I"

Crossing by a Sangha, near Jumnootree, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Crossing by a Sangha, near Jumnootree, 1845. Rope bridge over the Yamuna River near Yamunotri in India. From "Hindostan, The Shores of the Red Sea, and The Himalaya Mountains, Vol. I"

Jahara Baug. - Agra, 1834. Creator: Thomas Shotter Boys
Jahara Baug. - Agra, 1834. View of the Yamuna river from Jahara Baug garden, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II"

View near the Source of the Jumna, 1845. Creator: Unknown
View near the Source of the Jumna, 1845. Waterfall on the Yamuna River in northern India. From "Hindostan, The Shores of the Red Sea, and The Himalaya Mountains, Vol. I". [Fisher, Son & Co

Taken from a boat on the River Yamuna behind the Taj Mahal at sunset, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Bathing ghat on the Yamuna River, Muttra, 1917

Infanticide on the Banks of the Jumna, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Infanticide on the Banks of the Jumna, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

View of Muttra, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of Muttra, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Ghat at Allahabad Fort, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown
Ghat at Allahabad Fort, 1858-61

Krishna and Balarama by a River: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana... 1840. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and Balarama by a River: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of Lord Vishnu), 1840. Krishna and his brother, Balarama, arrive at the Yamuna River

The Gopis Plead with Krishna to Return Their Clothing... ca. 1560-65. Creator: Master
The Gopis Plead with Krishna to Return Their Clothing: Folio from " Isarda" Bhagavata Purana, ca. 1560-65. Hindu devotional worship (bhakti)

Krishnas Parents Search for Him, ca. 1615. Creator: Unknown
Krishnas Parents Search for Him, ca. 1615

The Valley of the Jumna Showing the Two Grand Peaks of Bunder Punch, 1946. Creators
The Valley of the Jumna Showing the Two Grand Peaks of Bunder Punch, 1820, (1946). View over the Himalayas in northern India, showing the Bandarpunch (or Bandarpoonch) massif

Delhi - The Kings Palace from the River, 1840s, (1901). Creator: Charles Stewart Hardinge
Delhi - The Kings Palace from the River, 1840s, (1901). The Red Fort in the Indian capital, seen from the River Yamuna. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. I

Plan to Illustrate the Operations of the British Army, before Delhi in the year 1857, (1901). Delhi was besieged and captured by the British in 1857 during the Indian Mutiny

The City of Delhi Before The Siege, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The City of Delhi Before The Siege, 1901. Delhi was besieged and captured by the British in 1857 during the Indian Mutiny

Agra and the Taj Mahal from the River Jumna, 1820s, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Agra and the Taj Mahal from the River Jumna, 1820s, (1901). View of the Taj Mahal on the Yamuna River in India. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. I

Hindu Temple at Bindrabund on the Jumna, 1797, (1922). Creator: Thomas Daniell
Hindu Temple at Bindrabund on the Jumna, 1797, (1922). View of the temple at Bindrabund, (present-day Vrindaban) on the Yamuna River in India

The Taj at Agra, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The Taj at Agra, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

View of Delhi from the river showing the Kings palace, c1860. Palace in Delhi, India. Illustration from The History of the Indian Mutiny, by Charles Ball, Volume V

View of Allahabad, showing the fort, c1860. Allahabad Fort, on the banks of the River Yamuna in India, was built by Emperor Akbar in 1583

The Palace at Agra, c1860. View at Agra, India. Illustration from The History of the Indian Mutiny, by Charles Ball, Volume V, The London Printing & Publishing Company, (c1860)

View of the Palace of Agra, from the river, c1860. Agra in India. Illustration from The History of the Indian Mutiny, by Charles Ball, Volume IV, The London Printing & Publishing Company, (c1860)

Town and fort of Agra, 1847. Artist: Robinson
Town and fort of Agra, India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

The tomb of the favourite Sultan of Akbar Khan at Agra, 1847. The Taj Mahal in India, the great marble mausoleum built by Shah Jahan (1592-1666), Mughal emperor

The Taj Mahal, Agra, 20th century

British army encampment by the Yamuna river, India, 1917

Taj Mahal, Agra, India, 19th century. Artist: Robert Wallis
Taj Mahal, Agra, India, 19th century. The great marble mausoleum built by Shah Jahan (1592-1666), Mughal emperor, for his wife Arjumand Banu Begam (d1631) called Mumtaz Mahal (Favourite of the Palace)

Cawnpore, India, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Taj Mahal & collecting water on the banks of the River Yamuna, Agra, India
Taj Mahal and collecting water on the banks of the River Yamuna, Agra, India

India, Agra, View of Taj Mahal
India, Agra, Taj Mahal (Large format sizes available)

Women wash clothes in the polluted water of the Yamuna River, a tributary of the Ganges, New Delhi, India, Asia

Colorful clothes drying in the sun on the banks of the River Yamuna, a polluted tributary of the Ganges, New Delhi, India, Asia

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The River Yamuna, flowing through the heart of India, holds within its waters a rich tapestry of history and culture. From ancient legends to architectural marvels, this sacred river has witnessed it all. One such legend is that of Krishna Subduing Kaliya, the Snake Demon. Depicted in a folio from the Bhagavata Purana Series, this tale showcases Krishna's bravery as he tames the mighty serpent and restores peace along the banks of Yamuna. Speaking of its banks, one cannot ignore the majestic Taj Mahal standing tall as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Captured at sunset from a boat on the River Yamuna, this iconic monument reflects in its pristine white marble beauty against the tranquil waters. Moving further downstream lies Muttra with its historic bathing ghat on the Yamuna River. Dating back to 1917, this image takes us back in time when devotees would gather here for spiritual cleansing and rituals. However, not all stories associated with Yamuna are pleasant. The haunting image titled "Infanticide on the Banks of Jumna" by James Grant reminds us of darker times when such practices prevailed along these shores during colonial India. Yet amidst these contrasting tales lies another enchanting view - that of Muttra captured by James Grant in 1891. This picturesque scene transports us to an era where life thrived along Yamuna's fertile banks and communities flourished. As we journey upstream towards Agra, we catch glimpses of historical moments frozen in time. John Murray's late 1850s depiction reveals an early glimpse into what would become one of mankind's greatest architectural wonders - The Taj Mahal - rising gracefully beside Yamuna's gentle flow. Further capturing our imagination is John Murray's portrayal from 1858-62 showcasing The Taj Mahal from the Banks of Yamuna River. Its ethereal beauty mirrored upon these waters leaves us awe-inspired, understanding why it is considered one of the wonders of the world.