The Wonders of Elora: Or, The Narrative of a Journey to the Temples and Dwellings Excavated ... at Elora, in the East Indies ...G. B. Whittaker, 1825 - 597 Seiten |
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... stands a noble sig- nal and light - house , from the top of which is a very fine view of the island and adjacent country . Nor is it on land alone that Bombay possesses the advantages of situation . Its harbour , from its great size ...
... stands a noble sig- nal and light - house , from the top of which is a very fine view of the island and adjacent country . Nor is it on land alone that Bombay possesses the advantages of situation . Its harbour , from its great size ...
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... called by the na- tives Deva Devi , or Island of the Gods , not far up the bay stands the celebrated Elephanta Island . It is of considerable elevation , and famous for its caves hewn out of the solid rock from the face 22 A JOURNEY TO THE.
... called by the na- tives Deva Devi , or Island of the Gods , not far up the bay stands the celebrated Elephanta Island . It is of considerable elevation , and famous for its caves hewn out of the solid rock from the face 22 A JOURNEY TO THE.
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... stands rather high , and on a commanding situation . This being the great thoroughfare from the Deccan * to Bombay and the towns to the northward , it formerly must have been of importance to the Mahratta government ; and they still ...
... stands rather high , and on a commanding situation . This being the great thoroughfare from the Deccan * to Bombay and the towns to the northward , it formerly must have been of importance to the Mahratta government ; and they still ...
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... stands on the banks of a small river that comes from the eastward ; at high water boats proceed some distance above Panwell . A large mosque , and a Hindoo temple , are ob- jects that will occupy half an hour of the traveller's ...
... stands on the banks of a small river that comes from the eastward ; at high water boats proceed some distance above Panwell . A large mosque , and a Hindoo temple , are ob- jects that will occupy half an hour of the traveller's ...
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... stands in the centre , illumined by the light of an oil lamp having five wicks . On the arrival of a stranger , the Brahman in charge of the temple hastily locks the door , and some persuasion is necessary before he will permit you to ...
... stands in the centre , illumined by the light of an oil lamp having five wicks . On the arrival of a stranger , the Brahman in charge of the temple hastily locks the door , and some persuasion is necessary before he will permit you to ...
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altar apartment appearance arrived Aurungabad Aurungzebe Avatar beautiful Bombay Brahman British Budha bull Nundi Calcutta caves ceiling centre Chandrah Christian court deity distance Dowlutabad Elora emblem England entrance excavation Fakeers feet six inches female figures floor former four friends front G'hat gallery Ganesa gods ground Guzerat hand Hanuman height Hindoo Holkar honour houses hundred India Indra Jagernaut journey Karli Keylas kind labour lotos Mahā Māhā Deo Mahomedans Mahratta ment miles mind mountain Mussulman natives of India nearly observed officers ornaments Pandoos Parvati pass Peishwa persons piazza pilasters pillars Poona Portuguese possessing prince Rama recess religious residing respect rock roof rupees Salsette sculptured seen servants Shah side singular Siphauees Siva speak square stands stone Suttees tank temple temples of Elora thing tion travellers Trimurti village viranda Vishnu visited Visvacarma wall whole wonders worship
Beliebte Passagen
Seite 233 - And what is friendship but a name, A charm that lulls to sleep ; A shade that follows wealth or fame, And leaves the wretch to weep...
Seite 20 - As you are now so once was I; As I am now, so you must be Prepare for death and follow me.
Seite 459 - Lord, thou hast searched me out, and known me : thou knowest my down-sitting, and mine up-rising; thou understandest my thoughts long before. Thou art about my path, and about my bed : and spiest out all my ways.
Seite 241 - Distinctions of colours are of his ordination. It is he who gives existence* In your temples, to his name, the voice is raised in prayer; in a house of images where the bell is shaken, still he is the object of adoration.
Seite 588 - The instant which has passed in power hath left only sorrow behind it. I have not been the guardian and protector of the empire. My valuable time has been passed vainly. I had a patron in my own dwelling (conscience), but his glorious light was unseen by my dim sight. Life is not lasting ; there is no vestige of departed breath, and all hopes from futurity are lost. The fever has left me ; but nothing remains of me but skin and bone.
Seite 412 - Glory is like a circle in the water, Which never ceaseth to enlarge itself, Till, by broad spreading, it disperse to nought.
Seite 445 - Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear; Which will not hearken to the voice of charmers, charming never so wisely.
Seite 14 - With song and prospect, which abound From birds, and woods, and waters round. But when the sun, with noon-tide ray, Flames forth intolerable day; While heat sits fervent on the plain, With thirst and languor in his train : All nature...
Seite 588 - I brought nothing into this world, and, except the infirmities of man, carry nothing out. I have a dread for my salvation, and with what torments I may be punished. Though I have strong reliance on the mercies and bounty of God, yet, regarding my actions, fear will not quit me ; but when I am gone, reflection will not remain. Come then what may, I have launched my vessel to the waves. Though Providence will protect the camp, yet, regarding appearances, the endeavours of my sons are indispensably...
Seite 460 - Let him study the Holy Scriptures, especially the New Testament. Therein are contained the words of eternal life. It has God for its Author ; salvation for its end ; and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter.