Uttarakhand

ceremony · festival

Kumaoni groom feeding his little guest in a traditional way at his wedding in Uttarakhand. Kumaoni weddings are very simple but are solemnized with a number of rituals and traditions.

temple · festival

Uttarakhand, the land known for its sanctity and religious fervor, is a cauldron of religious festivity.

dance · temple

Uttarakhand, the land known for its sanctity and religious fervor, is a cauldron of religious festivity.

river · temple

At the beginning of winter, the idol at Gangotri temple is moved down, in a procession, to a lower village temple, near Mukhba.

monsoon · farmland

Bhagat Singh Kandhari witness of Uttarakhand flood disaster. " My name is Bhagat Singh Kandhari". He says " I had 2 homes here, both had 6 rooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 kitchens.

monsoon

In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on the North Indian state of Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides in the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami.

monsoon

In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on the North Indian state of Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides in the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami.

river · monsoon

Villagers trek up from the flooded river: Uttarakhand floods. In the background, one can see the broken roads, swept away by the flood waters of the Ganga or Ganges river which turned killer in June 2013.

monsoon · river

At Vijaynagar, there have been whole lines of houses and shops completely washed away by the river Mandakini. Heavy rainfall and flood on July 16 and 17 resulted in floods that damaged houses and roads in the Uttarakhand.

monsoon

Heavy rainfall and flood on July 16 and 17 resulted in floods that damaged houses and roads in the Uttarakhand. The river has widened in a few areas, changed its course in some and has engulfed a lot of areas in the Uttarakhand valley.

monsoon

In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on the North Indian state of Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides in the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami.

monsoon

In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on the North Indian state of Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides in the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami.

monsoon · bazaar

In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on the North Indian state of Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides in the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami.

monsoon · bazaar

In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on the North Indian state of Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides in the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami.

flowers · snow

A completely snow clad mountain peeks from behind a cloud. A splendid natural scenery awaits on the trek to Gidara and Dayara Bugyal from Barsu village in Uttarakashi district in Uttarakhand.

Heliophorus sena or Sorrel Sapphire butterfly in Uttarakhand. The Sorrel Sapphire (Heliophorus sena) is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family. Identification as provided by Hemant Ogale.

hills · forest

Villagers and pilgrims walking along a narrow mountain trail in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, India. The gathering is associated with traditional worship of Nag Devta, the serpent deity revered in many Himalayan communities.

hills · village

A timelapse sequence records cloud movement over Dhaun Village in the Himalayan foothills. Thick monsoon clouds drift across the valley and surrounding ridgelines under humid atmospheric conditions.

hills · flowers

This footage showcases the Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) visiting a variety of flowering trees and garden plants in a Himalayan garden in Uttarakhand.

hills · festival

The video captures the spiritual essence of the Gangotri Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, where a long procession of devotees moves steadily along a narrow Himalayan mountain trail.

hills · aerial

Early morning aerial visuals showcase the quiet beauty of Girechhīna Pass in Uttarakhand, surrounded by lush Himalayan mountains. Soft layers of mist blanket the slopes as the first golden light of sunrise gently illuminates the landscape.

festival · hills

Experience the vibrant cultural spirit of Harsil village near Gangotri in Uttarakhand, as the local community comes together to celebrate the traditional Harvest Festival, also known as Devta Jhulana—a sacred ritual where the village deity…

snow · hills

Enjoy the calm and beauty of Motidhar during a minor snowfall, where delicate flakes gently cover the trees and agricultural fields.