Delhi

dance · temple

An Indian classical dancer performs on stage during the Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at Yogmaya Temple in Mehrauli, New Delhi.

politics · school

A protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. A large crowd of students and young professionals has gathered to raise concerns about issues related to India's education and recruitment systems.

highway · architecture

Exterior of JRD Exotica Business Hotel in Nauroji Nagar, Safdarjung Enclave, alongside the headquarters of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in New Delhi, India.

wildlife · birds

The large population of Black Kites (Milvus migrans) flying above the Ghazipur Landfill and the nearby Ghazipur Poultry Market in Delhi, India.

highway · monsoon

Public Works Department (PWD) workers removing floodwater from a waterlogged road beneath a flyover in New Delhi, India.

dance · festival

A traditional Indian classical dance performance during the Vrindavanam Balagokulam Sreekrishna Janmashtami Maha Shobha Yatra, held on 19 August 2022 in New Delhi, India.

music · festival

Hare Krishna kirtan procession moving through the historic streets of Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi.

monsoon · river

In Old Delhi, India, where an underpass and nearby residential lanes are affected by flooding associated with the Yamuna River. The area is covered with thick mud and standing water, indicating prolonged inundation and sediment deposition.

wildlife · birds

Two common bird species observed in Wilderness Orchard, New Delhi, India. A male Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) is perched on a thorny branch, displaying its glossy blue-black upperparts, white underparts, and prominent white wi…

ceremony · festival

A large gathering of devotees assembles along the riverbank in New Delhi to celebrate Chhath Puja, a four-day festival devoted to the Sun God, Surya, and Chhathi Maiya.

festival · ceremony

A behind-the-scenes glimpse of preparations for Chhath Puja along the sandy banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi. The scene features a large outdoor pandal set up to accommodate devotees during the festival.

crafts · festival

Explore the iconic India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, home to the world-class Bharat Mandapam.

aerial

Hanuman Statue in Karol Bagh Delhi, along Blue line of Delhi Metro, in aerial view, as seen aerially, from the air.

wildlife · birds

A female Purple Sunbird is seen resting and looking out from her pendulous hanging nest in a garden in Delhi. Purple Sunbirds are small nectar-feeding birds commonly found across the Indian subcontinent.

aerial · ceremony

As the evening rituals begin, the road near Kalindi Kunj witnesses severe congestion, with vehicles almost at a standstill due to devotees arriving at the ghat area.

festival

Magic show at 34th Mango Festival at Thyagaraj Stadium in New Delhi

architecture · old town

Set in Delhi’s Mehrauli Archaeological Park, the Jamali Kamali tomb is a striking example of Indo-Islamic architecture, with a sandstone and marble facade and a series of ornate arched niches inside the chamber.

river · street food

A food stall at Yamuna ghat during Chhath Puja is selling street food like Kachori, Dahi Bhala and preparing Bread Pakora and also selling water.

festival · music

Artists from Odisha are representing their rich cultural dance and the music of Odisha at Odisha Parba in New Delhi. Display of cultural performances during the Odisha Parba celebration in New Delhi.

bazaar

A crowd of people and vehicles at Chawari Bazar, rickshaws are the old medium to transport people and goods in Old Delhi. Chawri Bazar is a specialised wholesale market of brass, copper and paper products.

Very dusty, windy storm with gail force winds: Dust Storm hits New Delhi on 11th April: Climate change steps up the pace in India. Car raditors got choked, thousands of trees and branches fell and life turned chaotic for an hour...

ceremony

During Chhath Puja, women apply a long line of orange sindoor from their forehead to their noses as a mark of devotion and reverence to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya. The tradition is especially significant for married women.

ceremony · river

A woman in a red saree standing with burning agarbatti and coconut with marigold flower and praying to God Sun. Some devotees are dropping water following the rituals for Chhath Puja.