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Page 153
The face is round , and not at all of the Hindu expression . The Brahmanical cord
passes over one shoulder , and descends to the waist ; but , notwithstanding this
circumstance , I am strongly inclined to think that the figure is rather of the ...
The face is round , and not at all of the Hindu expression . The Brahmanical cord
passes over one shoulder , and descends to the waist ; but , notwithstanding this
circumstance , I am strongly inclined to think that the figure is rather of the ...
Page 163
... with their faces directed towards the chief entrance to the temple , leading
through the porch straight to the goddess . They are in a couching posture , and
are intended for the use of Durga , whenever she wishes to ride out for an airing .
... with their faces directed towards the chief entrance to the temple , leading
through the porch straight to the goddess . They are in a couching posture , and
are intended for the use of Durga , whenever she wishes to ride out for an airing .
Page 166
Figures of men riding on lions are carved upon the face of the outer arch ; and of
Gaṇeś and two women , upon the face of the inner . In the interior of the temple is
a small shrine , the residence of the goddess , painted over with bright glaring ...
Figures of men riding on lions are carved upon the face of the outer arch ; and of
Gaṇeś and two women , upon the face of the inner . In the interior of the temple is
a small shrine , the residence of the goddess , painted over with bright glaring ...
Page 171
On each of the four sides of the tower are two gilded faces , surrounded by a halo
, one above the other , emblematic of the Sun ; and , on the apex of the tower , is
a circular , flat , gilded object , intended to serve the purpose of a glory to the ...
On each of the four sides of the tower are two gilded faces , surrounded by a halo
, one above the other , emblematic of the Sun ; and , on the apex of the tower , is
a circular , flat , gilded object , intended to serve the purpose of a glory to the ...
Page 172
It is over this table , and before the face of the idol , that the sacred fire is waved .
To the left is another table , of smaller dimensions , which , when I saw it , was
completely covered with white blossoms of flowers . Near by , in a niche in the
wall ...
It is over this table , and before the face of the idol , that the sacred fire is waved .
To the left is another table , of smaller dimensions , which , when I saw it , was
completely covered with white blossoms of flowers . Near by , in a niche in the
wall ...
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| Title | The Sacred City of the Hindus: An Account of Benares in Ancient and Modern Times |
| Author | Matthew Atmore Sherring |
| Contributor | Fitzedward Hall |
| Publisher | Trübner & Company, 1868 |
| Original from | National Library of the Netherlands |
| Digitized | 16 Nov 2012 |
| Length | 388 pages |
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