Title
Purana Puri, a Fakir or holy man, whose mode of devotional discipline was the elevation of his arms above his head
Caption
Purana Puri, a Fakir or holy man, whose mode of devotional discipline was the elevation of his arms above his head. His arms lost mass and shrank as a consequence. Such Hindu philosophers follow an ancient tradition, and were known to the Greeks as Gymnosophists
1811
Engraving
London
Date
1811
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07094_390000953
License type
Rights managed
Available size
46,7Mb (4,0Mb) / 12,1in x 15,0in / 3629 x 4500 (300dpi)