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Benares; The Burning Ghat

Samuel Bourne1865–1866

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

View of a number of sikharas, or bell-shaped domes typically found in Hindu temples, on a riverbank. The temples are located near the Manikarnika Ghat, a riverbank steps usually used for cremation and religious purposes. Also visible are a large number of native people engaged in various activities. The river is visible on the right area of the image.

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  • Title: Benares; The Burning Ghat
  • Creator: Samuel Bourne
  • Date Created: 1865–1866
  • Location Created: Benares, India; Varanasi, India
  • Physical Dimensions: 23.5 × 28.5 cm (9 1/4 × 11 1/4 in.)
  • Type: Print
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Albumen silver print
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 84.XA.889.4.9
  • Culture: English
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
  • Creator Display Name: Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912)
  • Classification: Photographs (Visual Works)
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