ceremony

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · hills

Hindus make a traditional cow dung hillocks to symbolize Mount Govardhan, the mountain which was once lifted by Lord Krishna during Govardhan puja in Agra.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · livestock

Hindus move in a circle all round the cow dung hillocks and offer prayers to Lord Govardhan in Agra.

river · festival

The Godavari Maha Pushkaram, the Hindu tradition associated with worship of River Godavari, got off to a devout start in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana with lakhs of pilgrims thronging the Pushkar ghats along the over 1,000-km stretch of the…

festival · river

The Godavari Maha Pushkaram, the Hindu tradition associated with worship of River Godavari, got off to a devout start in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana with lakhs of pilgrims thronging the Pushkar ghats along the over 1,000-km stretch of the…

Arunachal Pradesh·festival · ceremony

Lamas along with the Abbot of Tawang Monastery recite prayers in the main hall of Tawang Monastery on Day 1 of Torgya Dwangyur Festival. Every third year the Torgya festival becomes bigger than the normal and is called Dwangyur.

ceremony · festival

Indian HIndus worship Lord Shiva as they celebrate Maha Shivratri at a temple in Delhi. The sound of conches being blown and devotional songs being sung; the fragrance and smoke from incense sticks filling the air; the sight of Shivlings be…

festival · temple

Preparations begin for 2 -day Chamayavilakku festival in Kerala. The famous Chamayavilakku is a unique festival which is held at the Kottankulangara Sree Devi Temple, Chavara near Kollam, Kerala where thousands of men irrespective of their…

festival · temple

Chenda melam being performed on the occasion of Chamayavilakku celebration in Kerala. The famous Chamayavilakku is a unique festival which is held at the Kottankulangara Sree Devi Temple, Chavara near Kollam, Kerala where thousands of men i…

festival · temple

The famous Chamayavilakku is a unique festival which is held at the Kottankulangara Sree Devi Temple, Chavara near Kollam, Kerala where thousands of men irrespective of their religious faith get dressed up as women to offer prayers to the G…

festival · temple

South Indian men decorating pandal for Chamayavilakku festival. Kottankulangara Sree Devi temple is venue for the festival.

festival · temple

Indian women dress their kids as girls to please Devi during Chamayavilakku festival at the Kottankulangara Sree Devi Temple, Chavara near Kollam, Kerala.

festival · temple

Young Indian boys dress as girls during annual Chamayavilakku festival at Kottankulangara Sree Devi Temple, Chavara near Kollam, Kerala.

festival · temple

Indian men cross dress as women to please goddess during annual Chamayavilakku festival at Kottankulangara Sree Devi Temple, Chavara near Kollam, Kerala.

festival · river

Boys dressed up as Lord Shiva and Goddess Kali posing for camera. Fire breather fuel shoot out of his mouth to create a stream or ball of flame. Gangaur is all about honoring the goddess Gauri.

ceremony · temple

This is 4K UHD footage that was shot with a Sony F55 camera and is available for licensing in 4K. Muslim kids hug each other and wish Eid in Old Delhi.

festival · ceremony

A typical shamiana-kannat gathering in India. These pop-up wedding and festive occasion tents are part of an industry unto themselves! Lohri is an extremely popular Punjabi agricultural winter festival celebrated throughout Punjab and in Ha…

festival · ceremony

Vviewer Roshan Sharma tells us that this was recorded in Tezu near the Circuit house. He suggests that they are not celebrating Tamladu. He thinks they are Nepali and are celebrating dhausure / the deusu festival.

festival · temple

Thousand gather to celebrate Jagannath rath Yatra at Tyagraj Nagar Jaganath temple, in front of Tyagraj stadium, Delhi to show their devotion to Lord Jagannath on the occasion of Rath Yatra.

festival · temple

Thousand gather to celebrate Jagannath rath Yatra at Tyagraj Nagar Jagannath temple, in front of Tyagraj stadium, Delhi to show their devotion to Lord Jagannath on the occasion of Rath Yatra.

festival · temple

Thousands gather to celebrate Jagannath rath Yatra at Thyagraj Nagar Jaganath temple, in front of Thyagraj stadium, Delhi to show their devotion to Lord Jagannath on the occasion of Rath Yatra.

festival · temple

People serving water and flavoured drinks to the devotees who take part in the annual Rath Ytra in Delhi organised by Jagannathh Temple in South Delhi.

festival · temple

Thousands gather to celebrate Jagannath rath Yatra at Tyagraj Nagar Jaganath temple, in front of Tyagraj stadium, Delhi to show their devotion to Lord Jagannath on the occasion of Rath Yatra.

temple · festival

Thousands gather to celebrate Jagannath rath Yatra at Tyagraj Nagar Jaganath temple, in front of Tyagraj stadium, Delhi to show their devotion to Lord Jagannath on the occasion of Rath Yatra.