Maun Mela fishing festival and traffic near twin bridges in Uttarakhand
festival · hills
Maun Mela, a traditional community fishing festival held along the Aglar River in the Tehri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India.
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Toxic foam formation and pollution along the Yamuna floodplains of Delhi NCR
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The Yamuna River covered in dense layers of white chemical foam near the Okhla Barrage area in New Delhi. The froth is created by high concentrations of phosphates, industrial chemicals, untreated domestic sewage, and detergent waste discharged into the river system. A Delhi Metro train and elevated road bridges pass above the polluted river corridor, creating a striking visual contrast between modern infrastructure and environmental decline. Plastic waste, stagnant water, and polluted riverbanks underline the worsening ecological condition of the Yamuna in India’s capital region. The phenomenon becomes especially visible during colder months and around major religious festivals such as Chhath Puja, when thousands of devotees gather near the river despite hazardous pollution levels and tox
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Result 2Nubra Valley and snow-capped Himalayan mountains in Ladakh
hills · desert
Nubra Valley in Ladakh, India. The expansive valley floor is covered with sand, gravel, and alluvial deposits, while a narrow braided river channel winds through the cold desert terrain.
Result 3Maund Mela river community fishing tradition of plunder in the Uttarakhand Himalaya
Tehri, Uttarakhand·hills · festival
Maun Mela in Tehri Garhwal and nearby regions like Jaunsar and Rawai, villagers gather in flowing rivers for a unique traditional fishing practice.
Result 4Monsoon clouds over Darma Valley in the Kumaon Himalaya, Uttarakhand
Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand·hills · river
The high-altitude landscape of Darma Valley in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. Steep, rugged Himalayan ridges descend into a broad valley where a small cluster of mountain houses is nestled on the valley floor.
Result 5Nubra Valley's Braided River and Himalayan Landscape in Ladakh
hills · aerial
Nubra Valley in Ladakh, India, where a vast braided riverbed winds through one of the highest inhabited mountain regions in the world.
Result 6Nubra Valley, Shyok River and snow-capped mountains in Ladakh
hills · river
A sweeping panoramic view showcases the breathtaking landscape of Nubra Valley in the Leh district of Ladakh, India.
Result 7Hundreds of Himalayan sheep and goats grazing on bugyals in Uttarakhand
livestock · hills
A large flock of Himalayan sheep and goats grazing across the high-altitude Bugyals (alpine meadows) of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India. Local shepherds accompany the herd as the animals feed on the lush mountain grasslands.
Result 8Aerial journey over Ladakh's Shyok River and Nubra Valley
Ladakh·hills · river
An aerial journey over Nubra Valley in Ladakh, capturing the striking beauty of the Shyok River as it winds through one of the most dramatic landscapes of the Himalaya.