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Uttarakhand·temple · festival

Experience the spiritual journey of devotees returning from the Kawar Yatra to the outskirts of Delhi after collecting holy water from the Ganga in Haridwar.

river · ceremony

This footage captures the Yamuna River in Delhi in 2024, covered with thick toxic foam during multiple festivals, including Chhath Puja.

Uttar Pradesh·old town · architecture

Experience the timeless allure of the Taj Mahal through this archival footage, captured across multiple natural light settings that reveal its ever-changing beauty.

Uttarakhand·temple · ceremony

Pujari at Swami Ramtirth Mission in Dehradun : Hinduism in India, Hindu saints in saffron robes. Interior of a modern Hindu temple complex in the foothills of the western Himalaya.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · river

Witness the mesmerising Ganga Aarti at Prayagraj, Allahabad, at the sacred Triveni Sangam where the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers meet.

aerial · ceremony

As the evening rituals begin, the road near Kalindi Kunj witnesses severe congestion, with vehicles almost at a standstill due to devotees arriving at the ghat area.

ceremony · highway

In the sacred town of Vrindavan, thousands of devotees gather near the residence of Premanand Maharaj Ji, eagerly waiting for his darshan and blessings.

Jammu and Kashmir·temple · ceremony

Witness a serene moment as burkha / burqa clad Muslim women of Srinagar, Kashmir, gather outside a mosque in heartfelt prayer. This video captures their devotion, unity, and the peaceful spirit of faith amidst the valley’s calm.

ceremony · highway

Experience the vibrant energy of Durga Puja at Chittaranjan Park, Delhi, with pulsating dhol beats and lively dance performances.

ceremony · highway

At the Durga Puja pandal in CR Park, Delhi, prasad and food are being offered to devotees, who are dressed in vibrant, colorful attire.

ceremony · village

Women devotees are standing in water and offering prayers to the sun god during Chhath Puja in Dera Village. The devotees are standing in cold water and waiting for sunrise.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · river

In their best attire - women in sarees and men in suits and their Sunday best - cover the sandy banks to unwrap their fruit and other offerings to the Sun God on Chhat.

ceremony · river

Devotees holding aloft basket--fulls of fruits on their heads and in their hands, meditate and offer prayers to the Sun God. On the day of Chhath Puja, people are worshipping in the Yamuna River, and devotees are doing parikrama.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · festival

Devotees of Chhath Puja are coming to the Yamuna ghat to celebrate Chhath Puja. Devotees carrying baskets on their heads, which are full of fruits and the puja essentials, come with their families on the day of Chhath Puja.

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Asrani reached Amitabh Bachchan's house with a garland for Teji Bachchan's funeral.

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Hindus pray to Goddess Durga in India: Havan at K Block Durga Puja Pandal in Chittaranjan Park. A fire prayer can be a part of Sanatani Hinduism as well as Arya Samaj practices.

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Hindi ceremonial prayer by priests or Aarti at K Block Durga Puja Pandal in Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi

Uttar Pradesh·temple · ceremony

Banaras Fire Paan being made and sold at Kali Bari Temple during Durga Puja in Chittaranjan Park

ceremony · temple

Prasad distribution at Kali Bari Temple during Durga Puja in Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi

river · ceremony

Garhmukteshwar ghat evening aarti prayers at Garh Ganga on the Ganges river in Uttar Pradesh. Hindu priests lead the ceremony with metal lit-up lamps in their hands.

river · ceremony

Garhmukethwar ghat evening aarti prayers at Garh Ganga on the Ganges river in Uttar Pradesh Garhmukteshwar Ganga Ghat beyond Meerut is the closest one gets to the Ganges river when coming from Delhi, for Ganga darshan or asthi visarjan, as…

old town · dance

Theyyam from Kerala: Ritualistic art from North Malabar region, Kerala's intangible cultural heritage Theyyam is an ancient ritualistic performance art from the North Malabar region of Kerala, India, where performers embody gods and spirits…

festival · ceremony

Navratri Bhandara food is being prepared by the cook and their team during the Durga Puja festival in Yusuf Sarai, New Delhi. People are standing in line to get the food, and some people are sitting, eating the bhandara food.