Maun Mela fishing festival and traffic near twin bridges in Uttarakhand
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Maun Mela, a traditional community fishing festival held along the Aglar River in the Tehri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India.
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Procession of devotees leaves from Mukhba to Lanka in the Gangotri valley
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The Gangotri temple was built by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa, in the 18th century, is situated on the left bank of Bhagirathi. The temple is nested amidst the beautiful surroundings of deodars and pines. It lies close to the the holy rock or the "Bhagirath Shila" where King Bhagirath had worshiped Lord Shiva. The Gangotri temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga and located on the banks of River Bhagirathi. The Pujaris and brahmins belongs to the village of Mukhwa. The water from Gangotri is carried to offer to Lord Shiva. It is believed that this water has nectar in it and will soothe the throat of Shiva who gulp the poison. The picturesque pilgrimage in the hinterlands of the Himalayas is the most sacred spot where Ganga, the stream of life, touched earth for the first time. Processi
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Result 2Bhandara food distribution for Kanwar Yatra pilgrims in India
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A community food distribution service, or Bhandara, is organized for Kanwar Yatra pilgrims in India. Volunteers serve prepared food from large metal containers to people waiting in a queue under temporary white fabric canopies.
Result 3Handcrafted dolls on display at Surajkund International Crafts Mela
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A handicraft stall at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Faridabad, Haryana, India, displaying a large collection of colourful handcrafted dolls and figurines.
Result 4Maund Mela river community fishing tradition of plunder in the Uttarakhand Himalaya
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Maun Mela in Tehri Garhwal and nearby regions like Jaunsar and Rawai, villagers gather in flowing rivers for a unique traditional fishing practice.
Result 5Cockroach Janta Party supporters celebrate after Education Minister's resignation at Jantar Mantar, in Delhi
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Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party gather at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi for a public celebration following the resignation of the Education Minister.
Result 6Delhi traffic with Kanwar Yatra truck and recovery vehicle
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A busy multi-lane road in New Delhi, India carries mixed urban traffic during daytime. An open cargo truck transporting a large group of people, consistent with Kanwar Yatra travel, moves alongside passenger cars, auto-rickshaws, motorcycle…
Result 7Kanwar Yatra devotees travel by truck through New Delhi traffic
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A truck carrying Kanwariya devotees moves along a multi-lane road in New Delhi, India during the annual Kanwar Yatra.
Result 8Kanwar Yatra procession moves through traffic in New Delhi
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A Kanwar Yatra procession travels along a busy road in New Delhi, India alongside regular city traffic.