Delhi

festival · dance

Indian Council For Cultural Relation organised Africa Festival in 2010. A programme of African Dance & Music from 5 Countries: South Africa, Rwanda, Tunisia, Malawi & Nigeria.

music · festival

Sisters from the Benedictine Monastic Community sings Christian Gregorian chants during the Festival of Sacred Chants and Singing in Delhi.

temple · architecture

Independent Church choir sings at North - East India Choral Competition in Delhi. The sixth North-East India Choral competition (NEICC) recently concluded with a marvellous celebration of singing with participation from several North East I…

music · festival

India's famous Tabla player Ustaad Akram Khan and Sitar player Pt. Kushal Das perform at a musical festival in honour of Ustaad Hashmat Ali Khan in Delhi.

Thousands of farmers entered the capital city from five different routes to participate in the ‘Kisan Mukti March’ under the banner of All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee (AIKSCC).

sport · music

The 2010 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XIX Commonwealth Games, were held in Delhi, India, from 3 to 14 October 2010.

ceremony

The closing ceremony of Commonwealth Games 2010 was held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. the Commonwealth Games was closed with a huge grandeur and supreme magnificence.

Liam Tancock who is from Great Britain wins Men's 50m Backstroke swimming championship at Commonwealth games 2010 in Delhi.

Australian athlete Fabrice Lapierre, makes his nation proud when he lands gold medal with an exceptional long jump of 8.17 metres at 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games.

politics

Mi-35 helicopters fly past during the Republic Day Parade at Rajpath, Delhi. Republic day in India is celebrated every year with great honour on 26th of January to honour the Constitution of India as it came into force on the same day in th…

music · fort

Pandit Jasraj, Indian vocalist performs Indian Classical music in a live concert Smritiyaan at Siri Fort Auditorium in New Delhi in the year 2001. Ustad Shafaq Ahmed Khan plays Tabla and other musicians play Sitar and Violin.

Ustad Bismillah Khan and Ustad Amjad Ali Khan perform together in Delhi. Amjad Ali Khan Bangash is an Indian classical sarod player, best known for his clear and fast ekhara taans.

festival · music

Pandit Chhannulal Mishra performs at the 9th edition of Thumri Festival organised by Sahitya Kala Parishad with Delhi Government in Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi.

festival · music

Organised by Sahitya Kala Parishad, the festival opened on September 23 at the Kamani Auditorium.

festival

Models walk the ramp at NorthEast calling festival in New Delhi. The two-day event of “North East Calling” festival was held at India Gate lawns on the 9th and 10th September in New Delhi. Minister of State for DONER, Dr.

ceremony · festival

The Durga Puja at Chittaranjan Park in New Delhi is one of the most prominent ones in the whole of North India. The dhak is a huge membranophone instrument from India. The shapes differ from the almost cylindrical to the barrel.

ceremony · festival

Rajasthani Puppet dance on the occasion of Durga Puja at CR Park, Delhi . The Durga Puja at Chittaranjan Park in New Delhi is one of the most prominent ones in the whole of North India.

ceremony

An elaborate rangoli or round-based artwork / powder painting is prepared on the ground to mark Durga Puja festivities and prayers. Much drumming and festivity mark the Durga Puja celebrations in New Delhi.

dance

Men and women of Oriya community dance to beats of dhak on Vijayadashmi in Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi. Both are covered in vermillion after performing Sindur Khela.

ceremony

Oriya priest worships Goddess Durga during the Durga Puja celebrations in Delhi. The festival is celebrated by worshipping Goddess Durga who symbolizes positive energy, known as the divine force, and feminine power that is used against the…

dance

Men and women of Oriya community dance to beats of dhak on Vijayadashmi in Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi. Both are covered in vermillion after performing Sindur Khela.

ceremony

Kumari Puja is an important part of Durga Puja celebration among Hindus and the celebrations differ from region to region. However, the meaning behind the worship of young unmarried girls names Kumari or Virgin girls are similar.

Children swimming in a pool or to be more precise a fountain at India Gate in order beat the sultry heat of Delhi.