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Indian Holy Man at Varanasi - River Ganges
Indian Holy Man on the banks of the River Ganges at Varanasi, India. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts
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Banks Ganges Hindu Ponsonby Ralph Varanasi Forearms Sadhu
16"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 10"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 40.6cm (16" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, an Indian holy man, or Sadhu, is depicted deep in meditation on the banks of the sacred River Ganges in Varanasi, India. The holy city of Varanasi, located in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, is renowned for its spiritual significance and is considered one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus. The River Ganges, which flows through the city, is believed to have the power to cleanse the soul and bring salvation. The Sadhu in the photograph wears the traditional attire of a Hindu ascetic, including a simple loincloth, a long, unknotted, and unstitched saffron-colored robe, and a thick beard that reaches down to his chest. His forearms are adorned with intricate, colorful tattoos, which are a common feature among Indian holy men and signify their spiritual achievements. The Sadhu's serene expression and deep concentration convey a sense of inner peace and detachment from the material world. The photograph was taken by Ralph Ponsonby Watts, a British photographer who traveled extensively throughout India during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Watts was known for his evocative and sensitive portraits of Indian people and their way of life, and this image of the holy man on the banks of the River Ganges is a testament to his skill as a photographer and his ability to capture the essence of the Indian spiritual tradition. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of India and the enduring allure of the sacred city of Varanasi and the River Ganges. It invites us to reflect on the deeper meaning of life and the importance of spiritual practice in our own lives.
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