ceremony

Uttar Pradesh·festival · river

The Kumbh Mela at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, India, is the largest religious gathering on Earth.

Rajasthan·ceremony · river

At the sacred Pushkar Lake, a priest prepares for the evening Aarti beside the calm waters. Children gather nearby, watching the ritual with curiosity and devotion.

ceremony · festival

The Kalachakra Festival is one of the most important spiritual events in Tibetan Buddhism. The word Kalachakra means “Wheel of Time,” symbolizing the cycles of time, the universe, and human life.

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · festival

A banner announcing a Dhyan Sadhna Shivir (Meditation and Spiritual Practice Camp) organized by Swami Parmanand Ji Maharaj at the Ardh Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.

festival · ceremony

A scene from the New Delhi World Book Fair at Bharat Mandapam. One of the notable stalls at the fair features spiritual and inspirational literature from Gayatri Pariwar.

ceremony · festival

Spiritual speaker and motivational storyteller Jaya Kishori appears on stage during a book exhibition held at Pragati Maidan in Delhi, India.

Meghalaya·festival · hills

Khasi devotees congregate at Shillong's Seng Khasi Hall to commemorate a customary celebration. In order to preserve their native spiritual customs, devotees gather to recite prayers and read sacred literature in Khasi.

Gangtok, Sikkim·hills · ceremony

Archival footage from Enchey Monastery in Gangtok, Sikkim, shows monks performing the traditional Cham dance, a vibrant masked and costumed ritual dance in Tibetan Buddhist culture.

Tungnath, Uttarakhand·hills · snow

A cinematic morning view unfolds in the high-altitude landscapes of Chopta and the trekking route toward Tungnath, offering a breathtaking panorama of the Himalayan mountain range.

West Bengal·ceremony · hills

Inside the sacred Dali Monastery, young monks in maroon robes gather for prayer beneath vibrant murals and a grand chandelier.

ceremony

What do you think—Is Salman unlucky in matters of love in the industry, or did he never really get the right opportunity to get married? Shahwar Ali: Look, I strongly believe that marriages are made in heaven.

Himachal Pradesh·hills · desert

Perched dramatically on a cliff in the high-altitude desert of Himachal Pradesh, Dhankar Monastery (also known as Dhankar Gompa) stands at approximately 10,000 feet above sea level in the remote Spiti Valley.

ceremony · river

Indian women perform sacred rituals during Chhath Parv along the banks of the Yamuna River in Delhi. The riverbank is crowded with devotees standing in the water, offering prayers to the setting or rising Sun.

Uttarakhand·festival · hills

High in the Garhwal Himalayas, a vibrant religious yatra unfolds near Tungnath Mahadev Temple in Chopta, Uttarakhand.

festival · ceremony

Multi coloured people play Holi at Barsana in Uttar Pradesh, their hair green and yellow Barsana Lathmar Holi crowd in Uttar Pradesh cow belt of India: Everyone is an orange-saffron-yellow! Women all prepared and excited to play Lathmar Hol…

hills · temple

Perched atop Kronch Parvat in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, Kartik Swami Temple stands dramatically along a narrow ridge, offering panoramic views of deep valleys and the snow-capped Himalayan peaks.

ceremony · river

Devotees prepare sacred pind structures using sand along the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi during the auspicious festival of Chhath Puja.

festival · ceremony

Barsana Lathmar Holi crowd in Uttar Pradesh cow belt of India: Everyone is an orange-saffron-yellow! Women all prepared and excited to play Lathmar Holi at Barsana, waiting with canes and sticks in hand This footage captures the electrifyin…

Uttarakhand·festival · ceremony

During the vibrant Bhratra Festival in Tungnath near Chopta, villagers gather in large numbers to witness a captivating folk performance.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · old town

In this exclusive video interview, Rajiv Khare from Allahabad shares his deep admiration for the grand Ramleela celebrations of Prayagraj.

Uttar Pradesh·old town · festival

In this exclusive interview from Prayagraj, a member of the Jadiya family shares the remarkable 117-year-old legacy of the historic Pathharchatti Ramleela.

festival · river

During the Maund Mela in Uttarakhand, men step into the fast-flowing river, carrying traditional fishing nets, and immerse themselves in the cold, running waters to catch fish as part of an age-old ritual.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · ceremony

A traditional Ramleela performance in Prayagraj showcasing Ram and Lakshman seated on a decorated chowki (platform) reflects the devotional and theatrical heritage of North India.