festival

Mizoram·festival · farmland

A historical cultural presentation during Pawl Kut 2023, the annual post-harvest thanksgiving festival of the Mizo people, held at Assam Rifles Ground (Lammual), Aizawl, Mizoram.

festival · sport

Demonstrations of Mizo indigenous games (Mizo Infiamna) during the Anthurium Festival 2022 in Mizoram, India.

Mizoram·festival · dance

Three young female vocalists perform on stage during Pawl Kut 2023, the traditional post-harvest festival of the Mizo people, held at AR Ground (Lammual) in Aizawl, Mizoram.

music · ceremony

Devotees gather at Shri Jagannath Mandir in Hauz Khas, New Delhi, to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami with traditional kirtan, devotional music, and prayers.

bazaar · festival

Roadside market showcases handcrafted Lord Ganesha idols in a wide range of sizes and artistic styles ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in India.

crafts · festival

Local artisans building large Ravana effigies at the famous seasonal workshop in Titarpur, West Delhi, one of India's best-known centres for Dussehra effigy making.

Mizoram·dance · festival

A traditional Mizo folk dance performance during Pawl Kut 2023, the annual post-harvest thanksgiving festival of the Mizo people, held at AR Ground (Assam Rifles Ground), Lammual, Aizawl, Mizoram.

festival · music

A live performance by renowned Mizo gospel singer Sawmtea Chhangte during the Anthurium Festival 2022 in Mizoram, India.

festival · school

A performance by a Mizo school student choir during the Anthurium Festival 2022 in Mizoram, India.

festival · dance

Marina Vanhriatpuii performing the Mizo song "Zai Mawi Tak Mai Chu" during the Anthurium Festival 2022 in Mizoram, India.

ceremony · festival

Vishwakarma Puja ceremony in India. A participant arranges ritual items on a decorated altar, including a Kalash, sacred leaves, offerings, and ceremonial vessels used during the worship.

ceremony · festival

Vishwakarma Puja celebration involving auto-rickshaw drivers in Delhi, India. A participant dressed in attire ties a sacred red ritual thread (mouli/kalava) around the wrist of another man as part of the religious ceremony, while the recipi…

Aizawl, Mizoram·festival · music

A live performance by Benjamin Sum during the Pawl Kut 2023 festival at AR Ground, Lammual, in Aizawl, Mizoram, India.

festival · farmland

The Mizo Naupang Pawnto Dan, a traditional children's group performance, during the Pawl Kut 2023 festival in Mizoram, India.

Haryana·crafts · festival

The lively entrance area of the Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Faridabad, Haryana, India.

Haryana·crafts · festival

A handicraft stall at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Faridabad, Haryana, India. The stall is filled with traditional hand-carved wooden sculptures, decorative home furnishings, and architectural elements.

Aizawl, Mizoram·festival · farmland

Sawmtea Chhangte Pawl performance during the Pawl Kut 2023 festival at AR Ground, Lammual, in Aizawl, Mizoram, India.

Mizoram·festival

A young couple running along the stage ramp during the Chapchar Kut 2023 festival at Lammual Stadium (Assam Rifles Ground) in Aizawl, Mizoram, India.

Haryana·crafts · festival

A traditional textile stall at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Faridabad, Haryana, India.

festival · sport

Taekwondo demonstration during the Anthurium Festival 2022 in Mizoram, India. Martial artists wearing traditional white doboks perform stances, techniques, and sparring demonstrations on an outdoor brick-paved performance ground.

bazaar · festival

Handcrafted Ravana effigies displayed along the roadside in Titarpur Village, West Delhi, India. The seasonal market is known for producing large papier-mâché and bamboo effigies ahead of the Dussehra festival.

festival

MUP Lengkhawm Zai stage performance during the Chapchar Kut festival in Mizoram, India. Singers, musicians, and performers appear on a large outdoor stage, presenting traditional Mizo songs and cultural performances while wearing regional a…

ceremony · festival

Guests dining during a Gurjar family wedding reception in India. Men and children gather around the catering area while enjoying food served at the indoor venue.