ceremony

West Bengal·festival · highway

Gangasagar Mela held on Sagar Island during Makar Sankranti 2024. Vibrant nighttime atmosphere of Gangasagar Mela 2024, one of India’s largest religious gatherings, where millions of devotees travel to the sacred confluence of the Ganges Ri…

West Bengal·festival · ceremony

Gangasagar Mela at Sagar Island, where devotees gather at the sacred confluence of the Ganges River and the Bay of Bengal during Makar Sankranti.

Odisha·ceremony · highway

The entrance gate of Swargadwara is visible along the busy Marine Drive area in Puri, where traffic and pedestrians move near the historic Hindu cremation ground.

festival · ceremony

Members of the Odia community are celebrating the Boita Bandana festival in Mehrauli with traditional rituals and community gatherings.

West Bengal·festival · ceremony

Gangasagar Mela at Sagar Island, where pilgrims gather at the sacred confluence of the Ganges River and the Bay of Bengal during Makar Sankranti.

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

Gangasagar Mela rituals on Sagar Island during Makar Sankranti, featuring devotees participating in traditional Gau Puja and Gau Daan ceremonies.

West Bengal·festival · ceremony

Pilgrims gathered at Gangasagar Mela on Sagar Island during the Makar Sankranti pilgrimage period, participating in rituals along the shoreline where the Ganges River meets the Bay of Bengal.

Rajasthan·ceremony · temple

A traditional Tula-Daan ritual being performed at Ajmer Sharif Dargah, where a child is ceremonially weighed on a large balance scale as part of a spiritual offering and blessing ceremony.

Rajasthan·ceremony · river

The spiritual atmosphere of evening Aarti at Pushkar Ghat during the famous Pushkar Fair. Devotees gather along the ghats as priests perform ritual prayers with illuminated oil lamps facing the sacred Pushkar Lake.

ceremony · festival

The immersion ritual of Durga Visarjan is taking place at a pool area in Katwaria Sarai. Devotees gather around the waterbody as idols of Goddess Durga are carried for immersion following the conclusion of the Durga Puja celebrations.

West Bengal·festival · temple

A large crowds attending the Gangasagar Mela on Sagar Island. Devotees gather near the confluence of the Ganges River and the Bay of Bengal to participate in the ritual holy dip associated with Makar Sankranti.

West Bengal·festival · temple

A large crowds gathered during the Gangasagar Mela in West Bengal. The event takes place at the confluence of the Ganges River and the Bay of Bengal, where pilgrims arrive to take a ritual holy dip in the sacred waters.

ceremony

Film actor Ashish Chaudhary talks about his comedic role in a Hindi film centered on friendship and romance.

Madhya Pradesh·temple · ceremony

A spiritual scene unfolds at a forest shrine in Chhindwara, where a Shiv Temple sits surrounded by greenery.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · festival

The Holika Dahan celebration in Phalain village features a massive ritual bonfire symbolizing the victory of good over evil, rooted in the legend of Prahlad and Holika.

temple · hills

The courtyard of the Mahasu Devta Temple presents a serene and sacred setting. Several small, tiered stone structures resembling miniature temples stand on a paved platform, reflecting traditional Himalayan craftsmanship.

Madhya Pradesh·temple · ceremony

The 101-foot-tall Hanuman statue stands prominently at Siddheshwar Hanuman Mandir. The towering idol of Lord Hanuman rises above the surrounding landscape, serving as a major spiritual landmark in the region.

Madhya Pradesh·ceremony · temple

Devotees are seen offering prayers inside the Hinglaj Temple, engaging in rituals dedicated to different Hindu deities. The temple interior reflects a spiritual atmosphere, with people standing or bowing in reverence.

ceremony · river

Nigambodh Ghat, one of the oldest and busiest cremation grounds in the city, is situated along the banks of the Yamuna River.

temple · festival

At the Jagannath Temple, devotees gather in long lines to receive bhog (sanctified food) during a religious event. The orderly queue reflects participation in temple rituals and offerings.

Rajasthan·river · ceremony

A bustling scene unfolds at Pushkar Lake during the annual Pushkar Mela. Devotees gather along the bathing ghats, descending the stone steps to perform rituals and take a holy dip.

festival · ceremony

A large crowd of devotees gathers at night during the Bagwal Festival in Champawat district.

Sikkim·hills · ceremony

Archival footage shows the Rumtek Monastery and the hill opposite, commonly referred to as Gangtok Hill, with scattered settlements.