This is a detailed black-and-white engraving titled “Pilgrims at the Sacred Fair of Hurdwar” (Haridwar), created in the 19th century. The scene vividly portrays a large congregation of pilgrims gathered along the banks of the Ganges River during a sacred festival or mela (fair). Numerous tents are pitched near the riverbank, with people engaged in various activities — resting, socializing, or preparing for ritual bathing. A procession of pilgrims and carts stretches along the river’s edge. On the right side, majestic Mughal-style architecture rises, complete with domed towers and balconies overlooking the river. Boats float on the river, and in the distance, a mountain looms under a textured sky. The detailed rendering captures the spiritual vibrancy, architectural richness, and cultural essence of a historical Hindu pilgrimage gathering at Haridwar — a sacred city in northern India.

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