ceremony

ceremony · old town

This video documents a Muharram gathering filmed inside a communal religious complex in Old Delhi, where the event takes place in an open central courtyard surrounded by building blocks.

dance · ceremony

This video captures a graceful moment from the felicitation ceremony of Hema Malini at Acharya Jialal Vasant Sangeet Niketan, Uttar Pradesh.

festival · ceremony

This video captures the famous Lathmar Holi celebration in Nandgaon, filmed from a slightly elevated vantage point using a camera mounted on a tripod.

ceremony · river

This poignant footage captures a Hindu cremation ceremony taking place on the banks of the Yamuna River in Delhi, filmed quietly from the opposite side of the river.

festival · river

This footage from Delhi Deepotsav 2024 captures the quiet yet powerful moments of preparation at Vasudev Ghat, where tradition, community participation, and devotion come together.

Uttarakhand·festival · temple

Kanwar Yatri wearing saffron cloth walking on the road during Kanwar Yatra in Haridwar showcase one of the most vibrant and devoted Hindu pilgrimages.

wildlife · flowers

This gentle garden sequence captures a fascinating moment of courtship behaviour between two Common Mormon butterflies (Papilio polytes), a widespread and visually striking species found across the Indian subcontinent.

river · ceremony

This footage documents a troubling prelude to Chhath Puja 2024, filmed along the banks of the Yamuna River, where a couple of motorboats are seen moving in repeated circular patterns to disperse thick layers of white toxic froth accumulatin…

ceremony · festival

Devotees perform Chhath Puja at the Yamuna River in New Delhi gather under the bridge to worship Surya Bhagwan (Sun God), following traditional rituals that have been observed for centuries.

hills · ceremony

This footage beautifully captures the serene presence of Kalimpong’s prominent Buddhist monasteries, with a special focus on Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Monastery (Durpin Monastery), majestically situated atop Durpin Hill in West Bengal.

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · festival

This powerful footage documents the sheer scale and intensity of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, one of the largest human gatherings on Earth, where millions of Hindu devotees assemble for ritual bathing and spiritual congregation.

music · festival

A man sits on the ground in Vrindavan, singing the devotional chant “Hare Rama Hare Krishna” during the sacred time of Holi.

ceremony · festival

Chhath Puja devotees gather on the open grounds along the Yamuna riverbank in New Delhi to prepare for the sacred Chhath rituals.

forest · wildlife

This close and intimate wildlife sequence captures two Red Admiral butterflies (Vanessa atalanta) perched together on a sunlit forest floor, beautifully highlighting their vibrant coloration and delicate mating behavior.

Uttarakhand·bazaar · festival

During the Kanwar Yatra season, thousands of devoted Kanwar Yatri walks through the streets of Haridwar, carrying decorated Kanwars filled with sacred Ganga water to offer to Lord Shiva.

festival · ceremony

In Chittranjan Park, witness the massive entrance of a Durga Puja pandal, glowing brilliantly with decorative lights and festive energy.

ceremony · river

Preparations for Chhath Puja are underway at the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi, beneath a large river bridge.

hills · ceremony

Inside Gompa Monastery in Ladakh, a traditional wall painting reflects the rich artistic and spiritual heritage of the Himalayan region.

festival · ceremony

The vibrant Holika Dahan celebration in Phalain village, where a ritual bonfire is lit in the middle of the road on the eve of Holi.

Uttarakhand·hills · temple

Madhyamaheshwar (or Madmaheshwar) in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India, The trek to the temple usually starts from Ransi village, covering around 24 km through scenic Himalayan trails.

festival · village

The vibrant and centuries-old annual fishing festival in Uttarakhand, where hundreds of villagers gather to celebrate together. The festival is a lively display of tradition, community, and faith, as people catch fish from local rivers.

West Bengal·street food · highway

This cinematic footage captures the making of fresh lemon soda at a roadside shack in Kolkata, where heat and humidity define everyday life.

festival · ceremony

On the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi, local women, many from underprivileged backgrounds, sell artificial jewelry to devotees and visitors during Chhath Puja.