ceremony

hills · old town

Landscapes and cultural landmarks across Bhutan, including Phobjikha Valley and Chendebji Chorten.

ceremony

Actor Suniel Shetty talks about the concept of the film Rudraksh, describing it as a modern interpretation inspired by the themes of the ancient epic Ramayana.

ceremony · hills

In a mountainous region of Afghanistan, Muslim worshippers gather for prayer surrounded by rugged peaks and open skies.

Bhutan·hills · ceremony

This old footage captures Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) in Paro, Bhutan — one of the country’s most important fortress-monasteries and a symbol of Bhutan’s unique blend of governance and spirituality.

Afghanistan·village · ceremony

This archival footage from Afghanistan documents a somber moment in a graveyard on the outskirts of a small town, filmed during the period following the Soviet occupation.

ceremony · village

At Mahabhinishkramana Dwar, Kapilvastu, Nepal, a group of villagers—men, women, and children—gathers within a rural setting surrounded by large, mature trees and an old, abandoned building structure.

Nepal·old town · ceremony

The Museum of Nepali Art and Restaurant in Kathmandu presents a refined blend of culture, heritage, and contemporary design.

Afghanistan·ceremony · architecture

Inside the Masjid at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, a quiet moment of devotion unfolds.

Nepal·temple · old town

This rare archival footage from Lumbini, Nepal—the sacred birthplace of Gautama Buddha—captures an important oral testimony from a local priest (pujari) dressed in traditional Kasaya robes.

Nepal·temple · old town

Step back in time with rare archival footage of the Maya Devi Temple at Lumbini, Nepal—the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha and a revered UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Nepal·temple · ceremony

A Nepalese family prays and carries out a ceremony, sporting large red sindoor tikkas or vermillion on their foreheads, at Pashupatinath temple on Bagmati banks in Kathmandu. Pandit pujari leads the ceremony.

sport · ceremony

Emraan Hashmi: There has been a positive response to the movie Jannat. This is a very commercial and entertaining film, and it is also very topical to cricket.

Thailand·highway · ceremony

The whole B-town in Bangkok to attend the IIF Awards 2008. Vivek Oberoi, Zyad Khan, Designer Vikram Phadnis and Manish Malhotra The International Indian Film Academy Awards, popularly known as IIFA, is an annual awards ceremony for Hindi ci…

ceremony · bazaar

Tying down prayer flags and ceremonial flags. This looks like Paro bazaar in the main Paro market area. Laying out prayer flags in Bhutan before a tsechu event, in the 1990's. Hotel Druk is also being prepared for the festive event.

coastline · ceremony

Aarti Chhabria covers herself with a shawl, over her swimwear, while shooting at the beach in Thailand, for a film. She walks along in sports shoes and wishes the cameraman with a big cheery 'hello!'.

temple · architecture

Église Saint-Maurice, or St. Maurice Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Annecy, France, with a Gothic architectural style and intricate stained-glass windows.

ceremony

Perizaad Zorabain talks about marriage: "An oldish couple - 50 plus, were sitting behind me in Singapore. I was eating with my mother. Completely in love. I couldn't handle it.

ceremony

The Embassy of Switzerland supported this event as it works for them to push Switzerland in India, for tourism and as a destination for film locales. A massive orange-wrapped box is gifted to Amitabh Bachchan.

ceremony

The Embassy of Switzerland supported this event as it works for them to push Switzerland in India, for tourism and as a destination for film locales. A massive orange-wrapped box is gifted to Amitabh Bachchan.

ceremony

Old archival footage of the world-famous Salzburg Marionette Theatre, showcasing its exquisite puppet craftsmanship and timeless stage artistry.

ceremony · highway

Bangladeshi Muslims gathering for Namaz on Friday. See fairly disorganized traffic on the roads of Bangladesh, not that different from neighbouring India! Jumu'ah, also known as Friday Prayer or Congregational Prayer, is a prayer (ṣalāt) th…

Bangladesh·ceremony · highway

Time-lapse of Bangladeshi Muslims offering Namaz outside a mosque in Chittagong on Friday. What a colourful vista as the road is lined by people praying on one lane and traffic on the other lane.

Bangladesh·highway · ceremony

Muslims gather in thousands near a mosque in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Since it was a Friday the number of devotees kept swelling for the Friday Prayer.