Bihar

bazaar · architecture

People weighing fish at whole sale fish market of Hajipur in India's state of Bihar. Hajipur is the headquarters of Vaishali district of Tirhut Division - (Tirhut) in Indian state of Bihar.

livestock · festival

Cows decorated for sale at the Sonepur fair. Sonepur mela is one of the largest cattle fair in Asia. Animals and birds are lined up for sale at the fair in Bihar.

crafts

Colorful masks of Hindu Goddesses Durga and Kali being sold at a potter shop in Bihar. There are clay pots, clay piggy banks, and oil lamps at the shop while the masks hang on the bamboo.

school · festival

About 600 high school students in eastern India have been expelled for cheating on pressure-packed 10th grade examinations.

Stuntmen ride bikes inside the Well of Death most popularly known as Maut ka Kuan at a circus during annual Sonepur cattle fair in Bihar. They perform stunts while riding their motorcycle.

temple

Close up view of the Golden statue of Lord Buddha. Devotees offer prayers and seek blessings at the Thai Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar - India.

livestock · festival

Accessories like bells with colorful beads and belts for cattle being sold at a cattle fair in Sonepur in Bihar. There are many sizes of bells. There are belts for horses and cows.

livestock

Bihar crowd with people from adjacent states visiting Sonepur to buy livestock for their villages. The place has a festive air with much local commerce taking place in the form of eatables and livestock.

river · industry

Floodwaters flow like a raging river as rescue workers and volunteers sail across the flooded area in small motorboats to reach the affected residents.

livestock · festival

See the tight and filled udders of this hybrid desi cow! Buy high breed cows of your choice at Asia's largest cattle fair. You can get the best deal here.

livestock · festival

The Sonepur Cattle Fair or Malegaon Mela is held on Kartik Poornima (the full moon day) in the month of November in Sonepur, Bihar, on the confluence of river Ganges and Gandak.

festival · livestock

The Sonepur Cattle Fair or Malegaon Mela is held on Kartik Poornima in the month of November in Sonepur, Bihar, on the confluence of river Ganges and Gandak.

festival · livestock

The Sonepur Cattle Fair or Malegaon Mela is held on Kartik Poornima in the month of November in Sonepur, Bihar, on the confluence of river Ganges and Gandak.

livestock · festival

A lone elephant feeds on dry grasses and attracts visitors at the annual cattle fair of Bihar, Sonepur Mela.

livestock · festival

An elephant for sale at the annual cattle fair of Sonepur, Bihar, India. The Sonepur Cattle Fair or Malegaon Mela is held on Kartik Poornima (the full moon day) in the month of November in Sonepur, Bihar, on the confluence of river Ganges a…

Huge devotees turn out for Kalachakra to listen the teachings from His Holiness Dalai Lama at Bodhgaya, Bihar.

festival · livestock

Far away view of bridge over Gandak or Gandaki river leading towards Sonepur Mela which considered as Asia's largest cattle fair in the Indian state of Bihar.

livestock · festival

An exhibition by the Bihar Agriculture Department at Sonepur cattle fair, Bihar, India. The Sonepur Cattle Fair or Malegaon Mela is held on Kartik Poornima (the full moon day) in the month of November in Sonepur, Bihar, on the confluence of…

river · festival

Simaria Mela, a fair of devotional importance during the month of Kartik every year according to Indian Panchang (usually during November). The place is considered very pious for Hindu religion believers.

school · politics

Students of junior wing attend morning assembly and sing prayers in the school playground in Bihar. Some of them are quite naughty that they don't close their eyes while they pray.

festival · wildlife

Biharis walk around the Sonepur Mela at night in Bihar. One can see the entrance to the fair decorated with fairy lights and Ferris wheel can be seen decorated with colorful fairy lights.