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Description: | Pen-and-ink and sepia wash drawing of Gaya in Bihar, north-eastern India by Welby Brown Jackson (1802-1890) in 1830. Inscribed in ink on the reverse is: 'The Town of Gya from the opposite side of the River Falgo. Welby Jackson 1830.'
Gaya is a significant pilgrimage centre for Hindu’s who come here to honour their parents a year after death by offering pind, a gift of funeral cakes. According to legend, a demon called Gaya, appalled by the sorrow caused by death died for the world as a protest. Vishnu was so impressed with this sacrifice that he bestowed upon Gaya the power to absolve sinners. | License: | http://www.bl.uk/services/copy/permission.html | Rights holder: | British Library | Source: | Collect Britain | Creator: | Jackson, Welby Brown (1802-1890) | Identifier: | http://www.collectbritain.co.uk/personal... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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