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Uttar Pradesh·festival · ceremony

A traditional Ramleela performance in Prayagraj showcasing Ram and Lakshman seated on a decorated chowki (platform) reflects the devotional and theatrical heritage of North India.

Uttar Pradesh·old town · festival

“The Ramleela titled Katha Ramrajya Ki that is being performed—when and where was its concept developed? And today, as it is being presented in such an impressive manner, could you tell us about its stage design?” He replied: “I would say t…

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh·festival

A massive and commanding view at the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj shows saints moving in a long vehicle convoy, slowly making their way through the gathering.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · temple

This archival footage of Maharshi Bhardwaj Ashram in Allahabad. The camera captures the temple walls, the sacred spaces where devotees are engaged in prayer, and the gentle rhythm of daily life as people pass through the ashram grounds.

Uttar Pradesh·festival

With more than 400,000 sannyasi members, Juna Akhara is by far the largest order of sadhus in India, today, the vast majority are Naga Babas. They have been called the defenders of the Sanatan Dharma.

Uttar Pradesh

See the crowds trying to access the waters of the Ganga on Maha Shivratri day, for the shahi snan at Allahabad: 10th March 2013. See the masts set up for supply of electricity to the mass pop-up township on the river-bank.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · river

Kumbh Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred river.

Uttar Pradesh·river · aerial

Aerial view of Ardh Kumbh held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. See the temporary tented city which accommodates more than four millions of Hindu devotees during the Kumbh Mela.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · river

Now don't go and flag this video down for nudity! This is a serious religious practice from India and a publicly-attended spectacle too, and, as documentary filmmakers from India, it is our duty to show you all there is to be seen in India…

Uttar Pradesh·festival · river

Sadhus having food at a community kitchen or langar. Meanwhile some volunteers are distributing clothes to sadhus during the Allahabad Kumbh Mela, India.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · river

Kumbh Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred river.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · river

Aerial view of the Allahabad Kumbh site where pilgrims gathered in large number in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Kumbh Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred river.

Uttar Pradesh·river · festival

Woman devotee performs arti and sings devotional songs along the banks of Ganga river during Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, circa 1980's.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · river

Kumbh Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred river.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · ceremony

Devotees playing like little children at holi, even as they're in the Ganga for their holy bath at the Maha Kumbh, Allahabad. Meanwhile, a bunch of women go by on their boat...

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony

Devotees offering prayers at Shri Alopshankari (Maheshwari) Shakti Peeth, Allahabad. Allahabad, also known as Prayag, is a city in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh in India.

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh·festival · monsoon

At the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, thousands of devotees are seen covering their heads with plastic bags to protect themselves from rain and harsh weather conditions.

Uttar Pradesh·railway · aerial

An aerial flight over the Gwalior junction railway station, Madhya Pradesh. Gwalior is one of the major commercial railway stations of the North Central Railway of Indian Railways, which zonal Headquarters is centred in Allahabad.

Uttar Pradesh

Indian theatre artist gets ready for the performance of Ram Leela in Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh. He wears wig and rudraksha garlands on both arms while Jatayu and Hanuman can be seen in the background.

Uttar Pradesh·river · festival

Flying over the temporary tented city created for Ardh Kumbh 2019 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh·festival

India Hindu pilgrims walk for several kilometers to reach the venue of Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj city. Some carry their luggage on their head in chilling winter.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · festival

Maha Kumbh has a mesmerizing influence over the minds of Indians as it is witness to the largest human garthering in history for the same cause on a single day irrespective of any worldy barriers of caste, creed, colour and religion.

Uttar Pradesh

Devotees taking prashad at Devotees taking prashad at Shri Alopshankari (Maheshwari) Shakti Peeth, Allahabad. Allahabad, also known as Prayag, is a city in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh in India.