View of the Benares ghats, 1825. Creator: James Prinsep.
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View of the Benares ghats, 1825. Benares (Varanasi) is a major place of pilgrimage for Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists alike. The city has 3 miles of ghats (steps) along the banks of the Ganges, from which Hindus bathe in the sacred river. In addition there are burning ghats, from which the ashes of the cremated are scattered over the water. Benares contains a remarkable total of 1500 temples.
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Creator
- James Prinsep, attributed to: British, English: Artist, architect, scholar, orientalist and antiquary
Geographic Hierarchy
- 23 22 00 N , 090 32 00 E
World Asia India Uttar Pradesh Vārānasi
- 25 19 00 N , 083 00 37 E
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Locations & Buildings Places of Worship
Lifestyle & Leisure Health & Beauty
Science & Nature Geographical Features
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5144x3400
File Size : 51,240kb
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- Shelfmark ID: IOLR WD 4164.
- 1280000861
- 3-057-336
- 3057336
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