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India Trip_012

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Open journal spread with collage about Banaras on the left and a photo of a crowded riverside scene on the right.
Title
India Trip_012
Alternative Title
India Trip
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2014
Description
The image shows an open journal with a two-page spread. On the left page, there is a collage featuring images and text related to the city of Banaras (Varanasi). A red border with the text "राम, राम" surrounds the layout. At the top, there is a strip that reads "Varanasi." Below, a prominent black and white text reads "BANARAS." The page includes smaller images depicting local architecture, like a temple with intricate carvings and a structural dome. There is a yellow text box with historical mentions of the Ganges River. An image of Nadesar Palace and another interior scene are also visible.

On the right page, a vivid photograph captures a bustling riverside scene with a dense crowd of people, several structures, and steps leading to the Ganges River. A man adorned with traditional attire and dreadlocks is notable in the foreground. A date, "MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2014," is visible on the top of the right page.
Identifier
030_013014-021714_india_book
Dates Completed
January 30, 2014 - February 17, 2014
Keywords
Taj Mahal; Golden Book Encyclopedia; Safeway; Columbus Nebraska; Mahatma Gandhi; Mughal art; Indian spiritual texts; India travel; Gretchen Dykstra; Northern India; Mumbai; Elephanta Caves; Varanasi; Panna National Park; Khajuraho; Agra; Jaipur; Jodhpur; Udaipur; Delhi; $14,000 cost; Dallas Morning News pension; Pennies from heaven; Mani Bhavan; Dhobi Ghat; Ganges River; Funeral pyres; Nadesar Palace; Hotel luxury; Panna forest safari; Elephants; Tigers; Sacred sculptures; Oberoi Hotel; Rambagh Palace; Jaipur textiles; Quilt purchases; Umaid Bhawan Palace; Garden of Cosmos; Tara Homes; Gandhi memorials
Transcription
Varanasi
BANARAS
"The Ganges flowed in heaven. King Bhagiratha appealed to Lord Brahma to let the Ganges flow on earth and persuaded Lord Shiva to catch it in his hair as it fell to earth to prevent the planet from being shattered from its torrential force."
Nadesar Palace Varanasi, India A Taj Hotel
MON FEBRUARY 3 2014
Rights
To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
Is Part Of
India Trip
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