Photos - Swami Vivekananda

Chicago 1893

Taken in San Francisco, at Bushnell Studio, in 1900.

Possibly taken in California in 1900 .

A crop from the group photo with brother disciples at 8, Bose Para Lane.

Chicago September 1893. Photograph taken by Thomas Harrison.

This iconic portrait captures Swami Vivekananda as the quintessential Hindu monk during his epoch-making visit to Chicago in 1893. His calm, dignified gaze reflects the profound wisdom and spiritual authority he embodied. This image symbolizes his powerful introduction of Vedanta to the Western world, inspiring millions with timeless truths.

Chicago Bust

This photo was taken in London in December 1896 by Alfred Ellis.

This photo was taken in London in December 1896 by Alfred Ellis.

This photo was taken in London in December 1896 by Alfred Ellis.

Taken in San Francisco, at Bushnell Studio, in 1900.

Taken in San Francisco, at Bushnell Studio, in 1900.

Chicago, September, 1893

Taken in San Francisco, at Bushnell Studio, in 1900

Taken in Madras during his triumphant return to India in February 1897

Taken in Madras during his triumphant return to India in February 1897

Photograph taken by Thomas Harrison.

Photograph taken by Thomas Harrison.

During his triumphant return to India, landing in Colombo in January 1897.

Captured in Colombo in January 1897, shortly after his historic return from the West. 

Narendra at Cossipore in 1886

Seated in a meditative posture, likely from the austere period in Kolkata around 1886.

Chicago, September, 1893. Inscription: 'Thou art the only treasure in this world'. Photograph taken by Thomas Harrison.

In Kashmir

Cropped from a group photo in Kashmir with Sister Nivedita, Josephine Macleod and Ole Bull

Taken possibly in Hyderabad around 1892-93 during his parivrajaka period.

This picture possibly taken by Walery photographers, Regent Street, London, 1895

This picture possibly taken by Walery photographers, Regent Street, London, 1895

This picture possibly taken by Walery photographers, Regent Street, London, 1895

Taken in London in 1895

London 1896

This striking portrait captures Swami Vivekananda in London in May 1895, during his significant lecture tours. He appears poised and contemplative, radiating spiritual authority as he systematically taught Raja Yoga and practical Vedanta, drawing sincere Western disciples to his profound message.

Believed to be taken at Prince Studio, 31 Union Square, New York.