Home > Animals > Mammals > Bovidae > Ox
Fakeer - Religious Beggar - at Pune (Poona) India
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Fakeer - Religious Beggar - at Pune (Poona) India
Fakeer - Religious Beggar with an Ox - at Pune (Poona) India Date: circa 1905
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 18951743
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015
Alms Beggar Begging Fakir Gathering Hindu Hinduism Oct18 Onlookers Oxen Pedestrians Pune Requesting
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Mammals
> Bovidae
> Ox
> Mary Evans Prints Online
> New Images from the Grenville Collins
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the moment of a Fakeer, or religious beggar, humbly requesting alms from the public in the bustling streets of Pune (Poona), India, circa 1905. The Fakeer, with his shaved head and simple white attire, sits cross-legged on the pavement, his faithful ox standing beside him. The ox, adorned with ornate bells and a decorated yoke, seems to be a cherished companion, a symbol of the Fakeer's devotion and wandering spiritual journey. The scene unfolds on a crowded street, where Hindu onlookers gather around the Fakeer, their faces expressing curiosity, compassion, and sometimes skepticism. Pedestrians, dressed in traditional Indian attire, walk by, some pausing to drop coins into the Fakeer's bowl, while others continue on their way, seemingly unfazed by the begging scene. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Hinduism and its diverse practices, as well as the daily life of the people of Pune during the early 1900s. The Fakeer's presence on the street serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of the spiritual and the mundane, the sacred and the profane, in the vibrant and complex fabric of Indian society.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
