ceremony

ceremony · festival

A large gathering of devotees is seen on the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi during Chhath Puja, one of the most significant Hindu festivals.

festival · ceremony

Chhath Puja in New Delhi highlights a combination of festival preparation and environmental cleanup efforts near the Okhla Barrage.

ceremony · hills

A tranquil spiritual scene captures a person holding prayer beads (mala) in front of the majestic Gorsam Chorten, located in Arunachal Pradesh.

river · festival

A vibrant festive scene unfolds at Vasudev Ghat in New Delhi during the celebration of Deepotsav.

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh·festival · ceremony

A vast gathering of Hindu pilgrims is seen at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, one of the largest spiritual congregations in the world.

ceremony · temple

The interior of Gurudwara Sri Bangla Sahib shows devotees engaged in prayer within the main hall. The space is illuminated with steady lighting, highlighting the organised arrangement of worshippers.

Rajasthan·ceremony · festival

At Pushkar Mela, devotees gather at the ghats in Pushkar to perform rituals near a Shiv Ling. Crowds occupy the stepped घाट area, where people offer prayers and conduct पूजा activities along the water’s edge.

temple · ceremony

The entrance area of Maa Ramachandi Pitha shows devotees gathered near a large sacred tree within the temple premises. Red prayer cloths are tied to the branches, reflecting local ritual practices associated with wish offerings.

Odisha·temple · ceremony

A daytime view of Shree Jagannatha Temple, Puri, shows devotees arriving to offer prayers within the temple complex.

river · ceremony

A man operates a brush cutter to clear tall grass and weeds near the Yamuna River in New Delhi. The activity takes place during preparations for Chhath Puja, when riverbanks are cleaned for ritual use.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · ceremony

A massive nighttime gathering unfolds at the iconic Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, one of the largest religious congregations in the world.

ceremony · river

A thought-provoking scene captures thousands of Hindu devotees gathered along the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi during the sacred festival of Chhath Puja.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · river

A vast religious congregation gathers along the banks of a sacred river during Chhath Puja in New Delhi, resembling the scale and devotion often seen at the Sangam in Prayagraj.

ceremony · festival

A deeply spiritual moment unfolds during Chhath Puja in New Delhi, where a man and a woman stand waist-deep in the waters of the Yamuna River, offering prayers to the Sun God.

ceremony · river

A powerful moment unfolds along the banks of the Yamuna River in Delhi, where devotees prepare for the sacred rituals of Chhath Puja despite challenging environmental conditions.

ceremony · festival

A scene of Chhath Puja unfolds along the banks of the Yamuna River in Delhi, where hundreds of Hindu devotees gather to perform sacred rituals dedicated to the Sun God.

river · ceremony

A striking ground-level scene from the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi shows ongoing cleaning efforts ahead of Chhath Puja.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · festival

A temporary outdoor setup for Chhath Puja is seen in Noida, organized by the “Chhath Puja Sewa Samiti Noida,” as indicated on a large orange banner displayed prominently at the site.

ceremony · festival

Chhath Puja is seen along the sandy banks near the Yamuna River in New Delhi. The pandal is adorned with idols of Surya Narayan, Maa Chhathi, and Ganesha, forming the spiritual centerpiece where devotees gather to offer prayers.

ceremony · festival

A vivid scene of Chhath Puja unfolds along the banks of the Yamuna River in Delhi, where hundreds of Hindu devotees gather to perform sacred rituals dedicated to the Sun God.

ceremony · aerial

An aerial view captures the grand celebration of Chhath Puja along the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi, showcasing a powerful blend of devotion and visual spectacle.

ceremony · festival

Witness the spiritual essence of Chhath Puja at the sacred Yamuna bank, beautifully captured in this devotional scene.

ceremony · festival

Experience the devotion and cultural richness of Chhath Puja in New Delhi, where faith and tradition come alive in vibrant outdoor scenes.