India Trip_013
Item
- Title
- India Trip_013
- Alternative Title
- India Trip
- Creator
- Karen Blessen
- Date
- 2014
- Description
- The image shows an open notebook with two pages. The left page has a yellow background featuring a collage. At the top is an illustration of a girl in traditional attire with four arms, positioned above a crocodile. Below, a colored map of India shows key cities such as Delhi, Agra, Calcutta, Mumbai, Madras, and Benares (Varanasi). To the right of the map, there is a vertical text passage in an elegant font style. At the bottom is a sketch of a traditional boat with the text "BANARAS SARNATH" and an advertisement for "Thums Up". The right page contains handwritten notes in black ink, reflecting personal observations. The pages appear worn and are attached to a ring binder.
- 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
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Left Page: "Ganges or Ganga is the holiest river in India. It is the archetype of all the world's sacred water and is revered as both goddess and mother."
"BANARAS SARNATH"
Right Page: "varanasi, monday We flew air india from mumbai to varanasi today. The drive through varanasi, to the taj palace, was sad. Dusty, bleak-crowded, even the leaves of trees & shrubs were covered with dirt & dust. We arrive at the (undecipherable) It is beautifully luxurious paradise, to a greeting from costumed gentlemen. - throwing a linen on welcoming a string marigold petals in a t, sprinkler drops of scented water. Rubb gave us a tour of the hotel... spa, organic gardens yoga room pool, big porches. Even the sky is more blue on these grounds. However, the room is stunning. The Lord"
At the bottom: "Christian Lacroix" - 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
- Relation
- Image Gallery