Gujarat

coastline

Gulls and terns like the seashore for a profusion of food is to be found in the incoming waters. At the edge of the Rann of Kutch, along the Arabian Sea coast of Gujarat can be seen this flock of gulls.

desert · dance

Women in traditional Gujarati outfits showcased folk dance on the beats of dhol during the Rann Utsav carnival in Gujarat.

temple

A beautiful temple emitting divinity through every corner and angle of the Haridham mandir. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The woodwork and the intricate cravings say a lot about its creator.

politics · river

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Statue of Unity in Gujarat. The Statue of Unity, a 182-metre giant structure built in honour of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, has been inaugrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

village · forest

The forest department in Junagadh district has rescued Crocodile from Amrapur village in Maliya-Hatina taluka of Junagadh district.

wildlife · birds

Greater Flamingo forages for aquatic invertebrates, insects, and seeds in shallow water of Thol lake. The greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) is the most widespread species of the flamingo family.

crafts

Young girl selling traditional Indian accessories on streets of Gujarat. The traditional items on sale includes colourful bead bangles, earings, necklaces, key chains etc. Each product has a touch of Indian culture and heritage.

livestock

Herd of Blackbuck grazing inside the Velavadar National Park, Gujarat. Blackbuck National Park at Velavadar is situated in the Bhavnagar District of Gujarat state, India. The blackbuck is the only living species of the genus Antilope.

livestock

Herd of Blackbuck in dry grasslands at Blackbuck National Park, Gujarat. Blackbuck National Park at Velavadar is situated in the Bhavnagar District of Gujarat state, India. The blackbuck is the only living species of the genus Antilope.

politics · railway

Surat Metro with 2 lines and 37 stations is an under construction mass rapid transit system (MRTS) being built to serve Surat, the second largest city in Gujarat, by the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC).

desert · festival

Various art and culture displayed during the Rann Utsav in Gujarat. Even stories like the Krishna Leela and Ramayana are showcased during the opening ceremony of Rann Utsav.

street food

Toilet cafe has bathrooms under different names and the bio-gas produced from it's waste is used for electricity and cooking.

wildlife · birds

View of Flamingoes and Black Ibis at Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary in Gujarat. Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, consisting primarily of a huge lake and ambient marshes, is situated about 64 km to the West of Ahmedabad near Sanand Village, in the Guj…

wildlife · birds

The brown-headed gull (Chroicocephalus brunnicephalus) is a small gull which breeds in the high plateaus of central Asia from Tajikistan to Ordos in Inner Mongolia.

temple · politics

Om Jai Modi Raja - Namo Jai Modi Rajah! This is a hymn to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as sung by the temple priest at this Hindu temple in Gujarat.

desert · school

Students from Vadodara performing at the Rann Utsav carnival in Gujarat. Gujarat never fails to amaze and its amazement lies in a celebration at the largest tent city situated in the heart of the Kutch District-The Rann Of Kutch.

forest · river

More than a fortnight after heavy rains and the ensuing flash floods battered Saurashtra and Amreli district in Gujarat, killing more than 70 people, the flood’s actual toll on wildlife too has come to the fore.

coastline

The Indian Coast Guards and the Pipavav Marine Police, in a three-hour joint operation, today rescued 17 crew members of two ships from Oman which sank about 15 nautical miles from the Saurashtra coast in Gujarat.

wildlife · birds

Flock of Flamingoes forage in Gujarat's wetland, India. The greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) is the most widespread species of the flamingo family.

music

The Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala) is a large wading bird in the stork family. It is found in the wetlands of the plains of tropical Asia south of the Himalayas in the Indian Subcontinent and extending into Southeast Asia.

coastline · livestock

Visitors having a great time at a beach in Gujarat. Children are trying to ride bicycles on the sandy beach.

A desert by definition, for those who value the beauty of culture, Rann of Kutch is a vast ocean of cultural beauty.

monsoon · river

Two more lions were found dead in Bhavnagar and Amreli district on taking the death toll of the wild cats due to flash floods to eight.