Ceremony — Clipahoy

Spiritual gathering honours the birth anniversary of Swami Nigamananda

ceremony · music

The serene atmosphere of the Shubh Janmotsav celebrations was organised by Nilachala Saraswata Sangha in honour of Swami Nigamananda Paramahansa Deva.

Tsaga La Pass reveals the raw beauty of the trans-Himalayan desert, in Ladakh

hills · ceremony

The dramatic high-altitude landscape of Tsaga La Pass, a remote Himalayan mountain pass situated at an elevation of approximately 15,260 feet (4,651 metres).

Narendra Jha: “Amrish Puri ji ke bare main kuch nahi keh sakta kyunki meri aukat nahi hai"

Odisha·ceremony

Narendra Jha reflects on his experience of working with the legendary actor Amrish Puri and expresses deep admiration for his talent and professionalism.

Rath Yatra rituals and Jagannath deity darshan at Delhi temple

ceremony · temple

Devotees gather inside Shri Jagannath Mandir during Rath Yatra celebrations to receive darshan of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra.

Muslim community mourning during Ashura procession on Old Delhi streets

festival · highway

This solemn footage captures a large Shia Muslim procession during the annual Muharram mourning rituals in Old Delhi.

Night crowds and Kanwar Yatra at Har Ki Pauri Haridwar

Uttarakhand·festival · ceremony

This vibrant nighttime scene captures the spiritual atmosphere of Har Ki Pauri in the holy city of Haridwar during the annual Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage.

Dev Doli procession and traditional village worship in Uttarakhand

ceremony · village

This cultural footage from the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand captures the traditional movement and worship of a sacred Dev Doli, a ceremonial palanquin carrying local deities during village religious rituals.

Grand Vijayadashami religious procession in Karnataka

festival · ceremony

Intense spiritual atmosphere of a traditional firewalking ceremony and vibrant religious procession taking place during a major Hindu Pana festival in Karnataka.

Devotees gathering at Gangasagar Mela under the night sky

West Bengal·festival · ceremony

Nighttime atmosphere of Gangasagar Mela, one of India’s largest Hindu pilgrimage gatherings held annually on Sagar Island in West Bengal.

Evening lights and sacred rituals at Pushkar Lake during Pushkar Mela

Rajasthan·river · lake

The sacred Pushkar Lake glows in the evening atmosphere of the famous Pushkar Camel Fair in Pushkar.

Entrance and grounds of Chhatarpur Crematorium in New Delhi

ceremony

The entrance and interior grounds of the Chhatarpur Cremation Ground, a Hindu crematorium located in South Delhi, India.

Chhath Puja celebrations on the banks of the Yamuna River, in Delhi

ceremony · festival

Large crowds of devotees gathered along the Yamuna River in New Delhi during Chhath Puja, one of the most important Hindu festivals dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, Surya.

Devotees walk through the glowing gateway of Gangasagar Mela, in West Bengal

festival · ceremony

The entrance area of the Gangasagar Mela 2024, one of India’s largest annual religious pilgrimages held on Sagar Island in West Bengal where the Ganges River meets the Bay of Bengal.

Devotional crowds and festive lights at Gangasagar Mela India

West Bengal·festival · ceremony

Vibrant atmosphere of the Gangasagar Mela, one of India’s largest religious gatherings held annually on Sagar Island in West Bengal where the Ganges meets the Bay of Bengal.

Grand Jagannath Rath Yatra procession and devotional rituals in Delhi

festival · ceremony

A vibrant celebration of Ratha Yatra is taking place in Delhi with devotees participating in religious preparations and rituals dedicated to Jagannath Temple traditions.

Devotees take holy dip at Gangasagar during Makar Sankranti

West Bengal·festival · ceremony

Enormous scale of the Gangasagar Mela, one of India’s largest religious gatherings held annually on Sagar Island at the sacred confluence where the Ganges River meets the Bay of Bengal.

Hindu prayer ritual performed on the banks of the Yamuna River in Delhi

ceremony · river

Religious ceremony on the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi. A traditional Hindu religious ritual being performed beside the Yamuna River in Delhi.

Holika pyre and sacred Holi rituals at Prahlad Temple Phalain, in Mathura

Uttar Pradesh·festival · temple

Traditional Holi celebrations at Prahlad Temple during the famous Phalain Holi festival. The unique and centuries-old Holi traditions of Phalain village in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh.

Gangasagar Mela on Sagar Island during the sacred Makar Sankranti pilgrimage.

West Bengal·festival · ceremony

A massive gathering of Hindu devotees assembled before dawn at the Gangasagar Mela, one of India’s largest annual religious congregations.

Massive pilgrim crowds gather at Gangasagar Mela 2024

West Bengal·festival · temple

Gangasagar Mela held on Sagar Island during the Makar Sankranti festival in January 2024. Enormous crowds of Hindu pilgrims gathering at the Gangasagar Mela, one of the world’s largest religious congregations after the Kumbh Mela.

Community meal service and pilgrim crowds at Gangasagar Mela

West Bengal·festival · temple

Gangasagar Mela on Sagar Island, featuring large-scale community food distribution and pilgrim gatherings during Makar Sankranti.

Sadhus dance during Gangasagar Mela celebrations

West Bengal·festival · dance

Gangasagar Mela on Sagar Island, featuring Hindu sadhus participating in devotional celebrations.

Traditional Holika Dahan celebrations in Phalen village Mathura

Uttar Pradesh·festival · ceremony

Holi traditions in Phalen, featuring the famous Holika Dahan rituals associated with Bhakt Prahlad. Centuries-old Holi celebrations of Phalen village, locally known as Prahlad Nagari due to its association with the legend of Bhakt Prahlad.