ceremony

Uttarakhand·river · ceremony

Devotee Juhi Gupta says ' "I come from Delhi. I am really happy to take holy dip in River Ganga and its very peaceful. We always visit Haridwar during Kartik month.

temple · festival

People come to Devidhura to witness Bagwal. Bagwal literally means "fight with stones". This unique festival is celebrated in Devidhura village, which is located at a distance of 75km from Champawat district town.

festival · temple

People gather to participate in Devidhura Bagwal or stone pelting festival. They all carry a wooden shield which is to protect them from stones during the festival. Bagwal literally means "fight with stones".

Uttarakhand·temple · hills

The spiritual serenity of Vimleshwar Mahadev Temple, a beautiful Hindu temple located in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, India.

Uttarakhand·temple · hills

Inside the sacred Omkareshwar Temple, intricately carved stone walls and vibrant painted pillars create a spiritually rich atmosphere.

ceremony · desert

Gujarat known for its rich culture and heritage, which is showcased at the Rann Utsav. Even wedding rituals of different tribe in the state is displayed at the opening ceremony.

desert · ceremony

A carnival parade by the members of Rajkot Samaj at the opening ceremony of annual Rann Utsav in Gujarat.

Bhuj, Gujarat·desert · ceremony

A carnival parade at the opening ceremony of annual Rann Utsav in Gujarat. Gujarat never fails to amaze and its amazement lies in a celebration at the largest tent city situated in the heart of the Kutch District-The Rann Of Kutch.

desert · ceremony

Parade taking out on the occasion of Rann Utsav opening ceremony. Promoting Gujarat art and culture. The traditional Gujarati marriage is also been displayed and women showcasing their regional dance.

Bhuj, Gujarat·desert · ceremony

Students of Matruchhaya Kanya Vidyalaya performing at the opening ceremony of Rann Ustav in the Indian state of Gujarat.

Bhuj, Gujarat·desert · ceremony

Dandiya, the folk dance of Gujarat performed during the opening ceremony of Rann Utsav in the Indian state of Gujarat.

ceremony

ISKCON, International Society for Krishna Consciousness celebrates its golden jubilee in the year 2018. The temple is decorated with colourful rangoli and flowers.

dance · music

Hojagiri is a folk dance, performed in the state of Tripura of India. This dance is a reflection of the age-old culture. In this form, only lower half of the body is moved. It is done to create special rhythmic movement.

dance · ceremony

This is an impressive dance originating from the Pawi and Mara communities in the southern part of Mizoram. This dance is known as 'Sarlamkai' whereas the Lushais referred to it as 'Rallu Lam'.

dance · ceremony

Mara cultural troupe presenting Chawnglaizawn dance during Anthurium Festival in Mizoram. This is an impressive dance originating from the Pawi and Mara communities in the southern part of Mizoram.

festival · ceremony

A trio of Mizo men performing ritual of rifle firing at the annual Anthurium festival in Mizoram. The Anthurium Festival is a 3 day-long event organized every year in September by the State govt.

dance · ceremony

Mizoram folk dance with the leader dressed as a bird. Sarlamkai or Solakia folk dance from Mizoram, originating from Pawi and Mara Mizo communities Sarlamkai/Solakia : This is an impressive dance originating from the Pawi and Mara communiti…

Arunachal Pradesh·ceremony · village

Apatani women preparing a basket for the march of the Apatanis. Apatani are the tribal people who live in the ziro valley of Arunachal Pradesh.

ceremony · village

The basic things required to be put in the basket for the march of the Apatanis. Apatani women are ready for their march with all the proper customs and rituals.

ceremony · dance

Moving several hundred kilometers west of Ziro village, one reaches the lovely town of Tawang. That is if you happen to be at an elevation of 10,000 feet.

hills · ceremony

Arunachal Pradesh, one of India's Eight North Eastern States. It shares its border with Bhutan, Tibet and Myanmar. Much of the land is mountainous, covered by the Himalaya in the north and west and the Patkai hills in the east.

ceremony · farmland

The next day, the bride brings in rice powder and holy water which are the essential ingredients for the wedding ceremony.

Arunachal Pradesh·dance · festival

The dances performed by the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, have been broadly divided into four types: Ritual Dances, Festive Dances, which forms the recreational part of a particular festival.