Madhya Pradesh

dance · festival

Indian Classical dance group Janmejay Saibabu & Group from Delhi performs Mayurbhanj Chhau at the annual Khajuraho Dance Festival in Madhya Pradesh.

dance · festival

Manav Mahant and Group perform Kathak dance form at the annual Khajuraho Dance Festival in Madhya Pradesh, India.

livestock · festival

Its a tradition that Indians believe will bring their children good luck and protect them from disease. And scores of parents have been lining up in the tiny village of Betul in Madhya Pradesh to roll their youngsters in cow pat.

forest · river

National Chambal Sanctuary, also called the National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary, is a 5,400 km2 (2,100 sq mi) tri-state protected area in northern India for the critically endangered gharial (small crocodiles), the red-crowned roof…

wildlife · hills

Badi Gufa is the largest of the 39 caves in the Bandhavgarh Hill fort. A walk inside the ancient caves of Bandhavgarh in Madhya Pradesh, India.

A mother and her baby Gray Langur sits on a branch inside the Panna National Park in Madhya Pradesh. Large shiny eyes the baby stares into the dimming evening light.

wildlife · birds

Gaur, the largest extant bovine found at Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh. The gaur, also called Indian bison, is the largest extant bovine and is native to South Asia and Southeast Asia.

wildlife

Tiger at Madhav National Park, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh

birds · architecture

The Spotted Owlet (Athene brama) is a small owl which breeds in tropical Asia from India to Southeast Asia. A common resident of open habitats including farmland and human habitation, it has adapted to living in cities.

river · hills

Panoramic view of Denwa River, Satpura - Madhya Pradesh. Denwa River is a tributary of Tawa River which in turn joins the Narmada River and is the lifeline river central India - Madhya Pradesh.

river · wildlife

Chef preparing a healthy meal for the guest at Denwa Backwater Escape Lodge, Satpura - Madhya Pradesh. Denwa Backwater Escape is a luxurious wildlife lodge built in the serene forest of Satpura near the Denwa river.

wildlife · forest

Taking a safari trip inside the Satpura National Park at night. Satpura National Park is located in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh in India. Its name is derived from the Satpura range. It covers an area of 524 km2 (202 sq mi).

river · hills

Panoramic view of Denwa River as the sun sets, Satpura - Madhya Pradesh. Denwa River is a tributary of Tawa River which in turn joins the Narmada River and is the lifeline river central India - Madhya Pradesh.

The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological World Heritage site located in Raisen District in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

dance · festival

An Indian Classical dancer Snigdha Venkataramani performs Bharatnatyam dance at the annual Khajuraho Dance Festival in Madhya Pradesh.

dance · festival

Disciples of Ratikant Mohapatra perform Odissi dance form at the annual Khajuraho Dance Festival in Madhya Pradesh, India.

dance · festival

Help us identify this fabulous set of Odissi dance performers from the Khajuraho Dance Festival 2020, in Madhya Pradesh.

Camel safari along the ravines of the Chambal river in Madhya Pradesh, India.

flowers · river

Is this rape seed or mustard that is growing by the Chambal river (of the dacoits fame!) in Madhya Pradesh, central India? Mustard plant are any of several plant species in the genera Brassica and Sinapis. Mustard seed is used as a spice.

wildlife · street food

Woman at Madai village near Satpura National Park cooking food in a traditional chulha using firewood. Satpura National Park is located in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh in India. Its name is derived from the Satpura range.

river · monsoon

Monsoon profusion shows in the greenery and the constant flow in the stream that leads to the falls here in Central India. Brihaspati Kund is a natural crater located in the Pahari Khera village of Panna District in Madhya Pradesh.

village

Traditional mud house seen at the Narna village, Madhya Pradesh. Narna is situated in Paraswada tehsil and located in Balaghat district of Madhya pradesh.

river

One can see a gorge created by a waterfall on way to Panna National Park, Madhya Pradesh. A Yellow-browed warbler sitting on a tree...