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India Trip_079

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A photograph of a street in Varanasi, India, juxtaposed with a scene of cows resting on a street, accompanied by handwritten notes about the significance of cows in Hindu culture.
Title
India Trip_079
Alternative Title
India Trip
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2014
Description
The left page features a photograph of a narrow street in Varanasi, India, with a person and a cow walking along the path. The right page shows two cows lying on the ground, with a closed shutter in the background. Both images are credited to Christian Lacroix. The top right corner of the right page has handwritten text dated February 2014, which reads: "The Cow. Respect and protection of the cow is one of the core beliefs of Hindu India + one of the striking contrasts to US." The bottom of the right page has the text: "Cows in Varanasi. Illustrations originales Christian Lacroix."
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
**Left Page:**
Street in Varanasi
Christian Lacroix

**Right Page:**
The Cow. Respect and protection of the cow is one of the core beliefs of Hindu India + one of the striking contrasts to US.
Cows in Varanasi
Illustrations originales 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.
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