Delhi

sport

Athletics championship during NCC National Games 2014 at Nehru stadium in Delhi. One can see athletes warm up before the match begins... The opening ceremony of NCC National Games-2014 was conducted at DG NCC Camp, Delhi Cantt.

river · politics

Parts of the Yamuna are now described as a 'dead river' meaning the pollution level is so bad that there is not enough oxygen in it for fish or other marine life to survive.

river · politics

White coloured foamy dirt floating over the Yamuna river near Delhi, India. Yamuna is one of the most polluted rivers in the world, especially around New Delhi, the capital of India, which dumps about 58% of its waste into the river.

ceremony · festival

Chhath is also called Dala Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival dedicated to the Hindu Sun God, Surya, also known as Surya Shashti.

highway

Traffic moves on a road enveloped by smoke and smog, on the evening following Diwali in New Delhi. Delhi's pollution levels have predictably reaching alarming levels after the Diwali 2016 celebrations on Sunday night.

farmland

Taking note of air quality monitoring data on high amount of pollutants in the national capital. It seems like we are living in a gas chamber.

ceremony · river

Learn the story behind Chhath! It is early morning on the banks of the Yamuna in Delhi. Women taking dips in the river are Vratins - women who, in the next couple of days, would be fasting and also offering prayers to the Sun god.

ceremony · festival

Devotees gather on bank of river Yamuna and offer prayer to the Sun God on occasion of Chhath puja in Delhi. Chhath Puja is a festival mainly celebrated in Bihar, dedicated to the sun god.

ceremony · festival

Devotees offering prayer on the occasion of Chhath Puja at Yamuna river in Delhi. Chhath Puja is a festival mainly celebrated in Bihar, dedicated to the sun god. It is a kind of thanksgiving to the sun god or Surya Dev.

ceremony · river

Indian devotees pray to the setting sun while standing in an artificial water body during the Chhath festival at the Indian War Memorial, India Gate lawns, in New Delhi, India.

ceremony · festival

Devotees gather on bank of river Yamuna to offer prayer to the Sun God on occasion of Chhath puja in Delhi. Chhath Puja is a festival mainly celebrated in Bihar, dedicated to the sun god.

festival · ceremony

Dussehra also known as Vijaya Dashami, Dasara, or Dashain is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil.

festival

Re-enactment of Ram-Raavan yudh at Luv-Kush Ramlila in Ramlila Maidan, Delhi. Ramlila is a dramatic folk re-enactment of the life of Lord Ram, ending up in ten-day battle between Lord Ram and Ravan, as described in the Hindu religious epic,…

highway

Unlike the chaotic traffic scenes noticed in Delhi, Ahmedabad traffic flowed smoothly. Cars, autos and various other modes of transport can be seen on the roads of Ahmedabad.

Beehive being prepared for honey extraction, in a Delhi garden.

bazaar

Connaught Place also known as CP (officially Rajiv Chowk) is one of the largest financial, commercial and business hub of Delhi. Named after the Duke of Connaught, a member of the British royal family.

temple · ceremony

One can see Jama Masjid during twilight when lights get illuminated the mosque and muslim devotees are ready for Iftar.

temple · architecture

The festive time fill the street shops outside Jama Masjid mosque during the month of Ramzan.

temple · architecture

Jama Masjid commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is the principal mosque of Old Delhi in India.

temple · architecture

Inside the Sees Ganj Gurudwara / Gurudwara Sis Ganj in Delhi, India. The ninth Guru Sri Tegh Bahadur, was beheaded in the heart of the city in 1675 A.D.

bazaar · temple

Meghraj and Sons Sweets Shop, Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi. Chandni Chowk is a major shopping area of Delhi. If you are a shopaholic, you must visit Chandni Chowk! The market of Chandni Chowk is very old.

bazaar · crafts

Dilli Haat is an open-air food plaza cum craft bazaar located in Delhi, run by Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC).

bazaar · crafts

Entrance of Dilli Haat decorated with colourful lights during Teej Utsav by Delhi Tourism, India.