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Portrait photo of Coronation 1965, the King & Queen

Photograph shows the newly-crowned King Palden Thondup Namgyal and Queen Hope Cooke walking in procession, Gangtok, Sikkim. "A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library... More

HM the Gyalmo, HH Prince Palden, HH Princess Hope

Photograph shows Queen Hope Cooke with her children, Prince Palden and Princess Hope Leezum, Gangtok, Sikkim. Palden Thondup Namgyal was the hereditary ruler of the independent Kingdom of Sikkim, located in th... More

[Lamas playing cymbals during New Year's ceremony, Gangtok, Sikkim]

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). ... More

[King Palden Thondup Namgyal accepting scarves, including one scarf fr...

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). ... More

Coronation 1965, Queen accepts traditional white scarf

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). ... More

Queen Hope on throne at coronation

Date from information on related slide: LC-KAN 0124. "A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Coll... More

Queen and son in Palace playground

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). ... More

[Queen and Prince of Sikkim playing outdoors, Sikkim]

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). ... More

[Prince Palden Gyumed and Princess Hope Leezum seated on white scarves...

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[King and Queen of Sikkim and their daughter Hope Leezum watch birthda...

Date from information for related slide: LC-KAN05-69. "A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Col... More

King of Sikkim receives scarves, Sikkim

Photograph shows Palden Thondup Namgyal, King of Sikkim, receiving white scarves as a sign of purity and an open heart on his birthday, from a Lepcha man, Gangtok, Sikkim.

[Palden Thondup Namgyal, King of Sikkim, and Hope Cooke, Queen of Sikk...

Date from information for related slide: LC-KAN05-69. "A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Col... More

Princess Hope & Queen Hope in the palace, Sikkim

Date from information on related slide: LC-KAN05-0072. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). Also represented in LOT 14034-2, pg. no. 027 (color reference... More

King of Sikkim - Public domain portrait photograph

Photograph shows Palden Thondup Namgyal, King of Sikkim, receiving white scarves as a sign of purity and an open heart on his birthday, from a Bhotia man, Gangtok, Sikkim.

Portrait photo of Sikkimese princess in ceremonial dress

Photograph shows Princess Suang La, half-length portrait, seated facing front, wearing headress and necklace, Sikkim. Label in color reference copye slide page: "Coronation, people at the Palace." Label may no... More

[Hope Cooke, Queen of Sikkim, seated, three-quarter length portrait, f...

Date from related slide: LC-KAN05-072. "A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikk... More

Suvarna vidhana soudha belgaum legislative building.

Suvarna vidhana soudha belgaum legislative building.

Suvarna vidhana soudha belgaum legislative building.

Suvarna vidhana soudha belgaum legislative building.

Suvarna vidhana soudha belgaum legislative building.

Bricks fabrication factory building. A pile of bricks that have been c...

Architecture stock photograph: A pile of bricks with the words'kew'written on them / A pile of bricks that have been carved into them.

Seven-Hooded Snake (Naga) - Public domain museum image. A stone sculpt...

Public domain photo of a 3d object, India, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A close up of a red table cloth with a decorative object on top of it....

A blue and gold vase sitting on top of a red cloth / A red clay pot with a blue and red decoration on top of it / Public domain art photo.

A bunch of plates that are sitting on a table. Gold sphere

Visual patterns: A close up of a wall of gold circles / A close up of gold circles - public domain stock photo.

U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit

U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Navy Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) from the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) volunteer to h... More

A young boy squatting down next to a metal bowl. Boy india pot.

A boy squats down to wash his pot. A boy kneeling down next to a pot on the ground. Public domain stock photo.

A couple of small animals eating out of a bowl. India chipmunk squirre...

Three squirrel are eating seeds on the ground / A couple of small animals eating out of a bowl / Animals public domain photography.

Toy Cart with Lion Charging a Warrior on the Side and Wheels with Lotu...

Public domain photo of a 3d object, India, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woman with a Headdress - Public domain museum image. A piece of stone ...

Public domain photo of a 3d object, India, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Amorous Couple (Mithuna) Seated in a Chair

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Railing Pillar with Woman and Onlookers LACMA M.85.2.2 (5 of 7)

File:Railing_Pillar_with_Woman_and_Onlookers_LACMA_M.85.2.2_(5_of_7).jpg ) .Description..Title.Railing Pillar with Woman and Onlookers (image 5 of 7)..Description..: India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, circa 50-25 B... More

A man teaching a boy how to wheel a bowl. Potmaking pottery clay, work...

A man and a boy are working on a wheel / A man and a boy are making a wheel / Work-related public domain stock photo.

A pile of chocolate cups sitting on top of each other. Diwali lamps fe...

A pile of chocolates, made from chocolates / A pile of chocolate cones public domain military photo.

A group of stones sitting on top of a stone wall. Stones ladakh india,...

Architecture stock photograph: A collection of stones from the ancient city of khajuraho / A group of stones sitting on top of a stone wall.

A small clay bowl with a candle on it. India offer candle.

A small clay pot with a flame inside / A small candle in a small bowl on the ground / Public domain stock photo of a food.

Six Earlobe Ornaments LACMA AC1995.150.1.1-.6

File:Six_Earlobe_Ornaments_LACMA_AC1995.150.1.1-.6.jpg ) .Description..Title.Six Earlobe Ornaments..Description..: India, Madhya Pradesh, Ujjain region, circa 500-200 B.C..: Jewelry and Adornments.: Chalcedony ... More

Bricks stacked construction building. A pile of bricks sitting on top ...

Architecture stock photograph: A wall made of bricks / A pile of bricks sitting on top of a pile of dirt.

A clay sculpture of a face on a table. Calcutta idol sculpture, religi...

A sculpture of a face with a mouth / A sculpture of a man's head with a mouth hanging off the side of it sculpture.

A tea pot and a cup on a table. Tea cup hot.

A teapot and a tea pot on a table / A tea pot and a cup on a table / Public domain stock photo of a food.

A woman sitting on the ground with a tray of rice. Women working

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Railing Pillar with Woman and Onlookers LACMA M.85.2.2 (5 of 7)

File:Railing_Pillar_with_Woman_and_Onlookers_LACMA_M.85.2.2_(5_of_7).jpg ) .Description..Title.Railing Pillar with Woman and Onlookers (image 5 of 7)..Description..: India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, circa 50-25 B... More

Elephant with Riders LACMA M.85.72.1 (6 of 6)

File:Elephant_with_Riders_LACMA_M.85.72.1_(6_of_6).jpg ) ..Description..Title.Elephant with Riders (image 6 of 6)..Description..: India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, 3rd-2nd century B.C..: Sculpture.: Terracotta.: G... More

A large clay vase sitting in the middle of a garden. Terracotta garden...

A large vase sitting in the middle of a garden / A large vase sitting in the middle of a garden / Public domain photo of a park, nature.

A tea pot sitting on top of a tree stump. Teapot mala praying beads, r...

A teapot sitting on top of a tree stump / A teapot on a wooden stump - public domain macro photography.

A group of clay figurines sitting on top of a table. Ritual initiation...

A table with a variety of food on it / A table with bowls of food and bowls of food / Public domain stock photo of a food.

Votive Tank Shrine with Three Monkey Musicians

Public domain photo of a 3d object, India, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Seated Mother Goddess - Public domain museum image. A statue of a woma...

Public domain photo of a 3d object, India, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Male Head - Public domain museum image. A clay head of a woman on a pe...

Public domain photo of a 3d object, India, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mother Goddess LACMA AC1993.239.2 (1 of 2)

File:Mother_Goddess_LACMA_AC1993.239.2_(1_of_2).jpg ) .Description..Title.Mother Goddess (image 1 of 2)..Description..: India, Uttar Pradesh, 4th century.: Sculpture.: Reddish brown terracotta.: Gift of Marilyn... More

Mother Goddess LACMA AC1993.239.2 (2 of 2)

File:Mother_Goddess_LACMA_AC1993.239.2_(2_of_2).jpg ) .Description..Title.Mother Goddess (image 2 of 2)..Description..: India, Uttar Pradesh, 4th century.: Sculpture.: Reddish brown terracotta.: Gift of Marilyn... More

Mother Goddess LACMA AC1993.239.2 (2 of 2)

File:Mother_Goddess_LACMA_AC1993.239.2_(2_of_2).jpg ) .Description..Title.Mother Goddess (image 2 of 2)..Description..: India, Uttar Pradesh, 4th century.: Sculpture.: Reddish brown terracotta.: Gift of Marilyn... More

Mother Goddess LACMA AC1993.239.2 (1 of 2)

File:Mother_Goddess_LACMA_AC1993.239.2_(1_of_2).jpg ) .Description..Title.Mother Goddess (image 1 of 2)..Description..: India, Uttar Pradesh, 4th century.: Sculpture.: Reddish brown terracotta.: Gift of Marilyn... More

Male Bust with Rolling Curls - Public domain museum image. A statue of...

Public domain photo of a 3d object, India, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Plaque with Galloping Horse and Rider

A sculpture of a man riding a horse, India, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Male Deity (Deva) Holding a Lotus Bud

A clay sculpture of a man holding a trumpet, India, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Goddess Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon (Mahishasuramardini)

A statue of a woman holding a baseball bat, India, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Boddhisattva, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum

This earthenware figure may have been based on a bronze model. The relief dates from the earliest period of Buddhist sculpture in China. Buddhism entered China from India around 150 AD. Indian influence is stil... More

World Savior (Tirthankara) Parshvanatha Seated in Meditation with Serp...

A statue of a person sitting in a lotus position, India, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Two Statuettes of Guanyin - Public domain museum image. A gold statue ...

In the course of Buddhism’s gradual dissemination throughout Asia, the iconography of its idols evolved under regional influences. For instance, the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara from India is known as Guanyin in... More

Guanyin sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A statue of a wo...

Two Statuettes of Guanyin. In the course of Buddhism’s gradual dissemination throughout Asia, the iconography of its idols evolved under regional influences. For instance, the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara from I... More

Shiva as the Shaiva Sage Lakulisha LACMA AC1992.57.1

File:Shiva_as_the_Shaiva_Sage_Lakulisha_LACMA_AC1992.57.1.jpg ) ..Description..Title.Shiva as the Shaiva Sage Lakulisha..Description..: India, Uttar Pradesh, 7th century or later.: Sculpture.: Sandstone.: 19 3/... More

Shiva as the Shaiva Sage Lakulisha LACMA AC1992.57.1

File:Shiva_as_the_Shaiva_Sage_Lakulisha_LACMA_AC1992.57.1.jpg ) ..Description..Title.Shiva as the Shaiva Sage Lakulisha..Description..: India, Uttar Pradesh, 7th century or later.: Sculpture.: Sandstone.: 19 3/... More

Shiva sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A statue of a man ...

Sculptuur voorstellend Siva. Public domain photograph of sculpture object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ganesha, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum

Ganesha, with the head of an elephant, is the son of the Hindu deity Shiva. He holds prayer beads in his right upper hand, while his trunk bends downwards to grasp some treats from a small bowl. The axe in his ... More

God Ganesha, Cambodia - Public domain dedication, Art Institute of Chi...

Public domain photo of sculpture, India, classical or archaic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Goddess of Abundance Enthroned on Lion and Lustrated by Elephants

Public domain photo of sculpture, India, classical or archaic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Four-Armed Seated God Ganesha - Public domain dedication, Art Institut...

Public domain photo of sculpture, India, classical or archaic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Two Bells, bronze sculpture, Asia

These ritual bells were suspended from chains or in a frame, and rung by being struck with a stick. In Buddhist rituals they serve to attract believers’ attention, while in Hindu rituals they invite the presenc... More

Standing Buddha sculpture, Asia

Although this figure was found on Java, it was most likely made elsewhere and exported to Indonesia. The drapery folds of the monk’s robe are characteristic of Buddha figures from India or Sri Lanka. The protub... More

Vishnu sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A statue of a wom...

This statuette of the Hindu god Vishnu has undergone some modifications in the course of time. The deity holds a discus (cakra) in his raised right hand, while his lowered left hand probably rested on a club (g... More

Garuda, Mount of God Vishnu - Public domain dedication, Art Institute ...

Public domain photo of sculpture, India, classical or archaic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Celestial Beauty (Apsara) - Public domain dedication, Art Institute of...

Public domain photo of sculpture, India, 16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Celestial Beauty (Apsara) - Public domain dedication, Art Institute of...

Public domain photo of sculpture, India, classical or archaic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Goddess Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon

A bronze figure of deity, India, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Three-headed Vishnu, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum

Vishnu is represented here with two extra heads, that of a lion and that of a boar. Originally he also had four arms. This manifestation of the Hindu god was especially popular in Kashmir between the 8th and 10... More

Nandishvara, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum, volcanic stone andesite

Nandishvara is one of the two guards at the entrance to temples of the Hindu god Shiva. He has the appearance of an elegant young man and stands on Shiva’s right side. In one hand he holds a circle of prayer be... More

Brahma, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum

The Hindu deity Brahma is easy to recognize by his four faces, each directed toward one of the four cardinal directions. He is revered as the creator of the universe and is often part of the group of supreme de... More

Mahakala, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum, volcanic stone andesite

The second guard at a Shiva temple is Mahakala, who stands on Shiva’s left side. His demonic characteristics – wild hair, bulging eyes and open mouth, a fat body and curled-up toes – make him the opposite of th... More

Male deity, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum

This figure comes from one of the shrines at Candi Loro Jonggrang, the largest Hindu temple complex in Central Java. The three most important temples in the complex are dedicated to the gods Shiva, Vishnu and B... More

Ganesha sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A statue of an e...

Hindu religion and mythology feature elements of the animal world. The Hindu god Shiva is often depicted riding on a bull, but is here shown supported by a seated figure with a bull’s head. Animal strength is a... More

Lintel, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum, volcanic stone andesite

This monster – who is traditionally identifed with the demon Kala – protected the entrances to Hindu and Buddhist temples against evil spirits. The stone was once placed above the entrance to one of the 240 sma... More

Religious teacher, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum

A guru or religious teacher serves a god by spreading his doctrine among the people. This particular guru is a servant of Shiva, as is clear from the trident (Shiva’s weapon). He is carrying a string of prayer ... More

Bull, Possibly God Shiva's Mount, Nandi

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God Vishnu, bronze - Public domain museum image. A bronze statue of a ...

A bronze figure of deity, India, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

God Vishnu with Lakshmi and Sarasvati

A bronze statue of the goddess durga, India, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Shiva sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A bronze statue of...

Hindu religion and mythology feature elements of the animal world. The Hindu god Shiva is often depicted riding on a bull, but is here shown supported by a seated figure with a bull’s head. Animal strength is a... More

Brahma and Shiva sculpture, Asia

The Hindu god Brahma, creator of the physical world, can be easily identified by his four faces, which survey the four cardinal directions. He was considered a secondary deity and very few temples are dedicated... More

Lintel, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum, volcanic stone andesite

This head of a monster once adorned the top of a niche in the wall of a small shrine at Candi Loro Jonggrang, a large Hindu temple complex in Central Java. The term candi is used in Indonesia to denote both Hin... More

Shiva, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum

The Hindu deity Shiva holds a jar of sacred water in his lower left hand and prayer beads in his upper right hand. We know from the smaller silver statuette nearby that in his two other hands he probably held a... More

Shiva, Parvati, and Ganesha, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum

Shiva was the most important Hindu deity of ancient Java. Great temples were dedicated to him and images of him were made in stone, bronze, and precious metal. This pair of silver statuettes shows him together ... More

Shiva, Parvati, and Ganesha, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum

Shiva was the most important Hindu deity of ancient Java. Great temples were dedicated to him and images of him were made in stone, bronze, and precious metal. This pair of silver statuettes shows him together ... More

Shiva, Parvati, and Ganesha - Public domain museum image. A statue of ...

Shiva was the most important Hindu deity of ancient Java. Great temples were dedicated to him and images of him were made in stone, bronze, and precious metal. This pair of silver statuettes shows him together ... More

Brahma and Shiva sculpture, Asia

The Hindu god Brahma, creator of the physical world, can be easily identified by his four faces, which survey the four cardinal directions. He was considered a secondary deity and very few temples are dedicated... More

Ganesha, Lord of Obstacles LACMA AC1995.192.4

File:Ganesha,_Lord_of_Obstacles_LACMA_AC1995.192.4.jpg ) .Description..Title.Ganesha, Lord of Obstacles..Description..: India, West Bengal, circa 10th century.: Sculpture.: Copper alloy.: 2 3/4 x 2 x 1 1/2 in. ... More

Shiva en Parvati, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum

Shiva en Parvati met achter hen hemelingen in relief; een gedeelte van de benen, de lotus- troon en de rijdieren ontbreken. Op sokkel.

Hanuman Carrying the Mountain of Medicinal Herbs (left); Rama Battles ...

File:Hanuman_Carrying_the_Mountain_of_Medicinal_Herbs_(left);_Rama_Battles_Ravana_(right),_Architectural_Panel_with_Ramayana_(Adventures_of_Rama)_Scenes_LACMA_M.89.159.1_(6_of_6).jpg ) .Description..Title.Hanum... More

Architectural Section with a Representation of a Temple LACMA M.90.181

File:Architectural_Section_with_a_Representation_of_a_Temple_LACMA_M.90.181.jpg ) .Description..Title.Architectural Section with a Representation of a Temple..Description..: India, Tamil Nadu, 10th century.: Ar... More

Coin LACMA M.77.55.9 (2 of 2) - coin, public domain photograph

File:Coin_LACMA_M.77.55.9_(2_of_2).jpg ) .Description..Title.Coin (image 2 of 2)..Description..: South India, 8th-10th century.: Tools and Equipment; coins.: Gold.: Gift of Anna Bing Arnold and Justin Dart (M.7... More

Hanuman Carrying the Mountain of Medicinal Herbs (left); Rama Battles ...

File:Hanuman_Carrying_the_Mountain_of_Medicinal_Herbs_(left);_Rama_Battles_Ravana_(right),_Architectural_Panel_with_Ramayana_(Adventures_of_Rama)_Scenes_LACMA_M.89.159.1_(3_of_6).jpg ) .Description..Title.Hanum... More