View of the Marble Rocks on the Narmada River

attributed to Samuel Bourne, 1863 - 1870

Today, the Marble Rocks are a famous natural heritage site and a popular tourist destination. They are located near the town of Bhedaghat, where the Narmada River runs through these unspoilt rocks. According to ancient texts, the river has divine power. When believers bathe in the river during full moon, they are said to receive healing energy.

  • Artwork typephotograph
  • Object numberRP-F-2005-107-240
  • Dimensionsheight 370 mm x width 415 mm
  • Physical characteristicsalbuminedruk

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Identification

  • Title(s)

    • View of the Marble Rocks along the Narmada river near Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
    • View of the Marble Rocks on the Narmada River

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-F-2005-107-240

  • Description

    Tegenwoordig zijn de Marble Rocks een beroemde toeristische bestemming. Volgens oude legenden bevat de Narmaderivier een Shavistische kracht. Wanneer een gelovige in de rivier zou baden tijdens volle maan kon hij of zij helende krachten ontvangen.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    title: ‘Marble Rocks’

Creation

  • Creation

    photographer: attributed to Samuel Bourne, Marble Rocks

  • Dating

    1863 - 1870

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    albuminedruk

  • Dimensions

    height 370 mm x width 415 mm

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Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the BankGiro Lottery, the Paul Huf Fonds/Rijksmuseum Fonds and the Johan Huizinga Fonds/Rijksmuseum Fonds

  • Acquisition

    purchase 2005

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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