India - Hermit doing penance Gem Lake Mount Abu early 1900s

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India - Hermit doing penance Gem Lake Mount Abu early 1900s

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Colonialism Hermit Mount Penance

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This evocative photograph captures the enigmatic figure of a hermit in deep penance at Gem Lake, Mount Abu, India, during the early 1900s. The serene beauty of the lake and the rugged mountains in the background contrast sharply with the ascetic's austere living conditions. The hermit, dressed in simple, tattered clothing, sits cross-legged on a rocky outcrop, his gaunt face etched with the lines of age and devotion. In one hand, he holds a lantern, its feeble light casting an otherworldly glow on his face and the surrounding landscape. The image transports us back in time to an era of colonialism, when the British Empire ruled over vast swathes of India. The Victorian and Edwardian influence is evident in the photograph's composition and the hermit's attire, which bears a resemblance to the robes worn by Hindu ascetics in colonial-era paintings and photographs. The lantern, a common prop in colonial-era photography, adds to the vintage feel of the image, making it a fascinating glimpse into the past. The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection, from which this photograph is taken, is a treasure trove of historical images that offer insights into India's rich cultural heritage and the colonial era's complex relationship with it.

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