festival

Jammu and Kashmir·snow · festival

Hindu pilgrims cross Nagakoti during their Amarnath trek in Kashmir to reach the holy cave of Lord Shiva. Amarnath cave is a Hindu shrine located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is dedicated to Shiva.

Jammu and Kashmir·snow · festival

Hindu pilgrims cross Nagakoti during their Amarnath trek in Kashmir to reach the holy cave of Lord Shiva. Amarnath cave is a Hindu shrine located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is dedicated to Shiva.

Jammu and Kashmir·snow · festival

Emergency Aid Centre at Nagakoti en route Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir, India. Amarnath cave is a Hindu shrine located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is dedicated to Shiva.

Jammu and Kashmir·snow · festival

Members of Bhandara Shri Shiv Sevak committee take out a religious procession as they leave for Amarnath Yatra from Delhi. They provide free food and accommodations to pilgrims who wants to visit Amarnath cave in Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir·snow · hills

Hindu pilgrims cross Sheshnag Valley during their Amarnath trek in Kashmir to reach the holy cave of Lord Shiva. Amarnath cave is a Hindu shrine located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is dedicated to Shiva.

Jammu and Kashmir·festival · hills

The annual Amarnath Yatra is one of the most popular Hindu pilgrimages of India. One of the most sacred and arguably one of the most arduous pilgrimages to the snow- clad cave shrine of Lord Shiva.

river · hills

The Panyor River Festival gave a platform to local artists and singer to showcase their talent. Local artist performs 'Dream A Little Dream of Me' during Panyor River Festival at Yazali village in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

ceremony · river

With less than a week left for Durga Puja, artistes and idol makers from across the country are meticulously preparing Durga idols to keep up with the increasing demand.

river · railway

Pilgrims bathing in the Gandak river on Kartik Purnima day in Sonepur, the beginning of a 3 weeks animal fair in this little village of Bihar, thousands of pilgrims and visitors are gathering there.

hills · river

Ah, the simplicity of youth! Children fishing in a village pond, in the buck! See their quarry as well - tiny fish... Bagdogra is a small town in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India, which is surrounded by tea gardens.

Arunachal Pradesh·festival · farmland

On the way to Ziro from Guwahati via Nowgaon and Tezpur. The highway passes through the heart of Assam, crossing over the mighty Brahmaputra at Tezpur to the Northern banks.

Uttar Pradesh·river · festival

Driving towards Sangam, the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati river in Allahabad during Kumbh Mela.

Uttar Pradesh·river · festival

Driving towards Sangam, the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati river in Allahabad during Kumbh Mela.

sport · festival

Thang ta, the traditional martial arts from Manipur performed during Sangai Festival in Manipur. Thang-ta is a weapon-based Indian martial art created by the Meitei of Manipur.

sport · festival

Manipuri ladies showcase a classical Manipuri dance during the Sangai Festival in Manipur. With Manipur also known as “Little Paradise on earth”, using it as the setting for a festival is a natural choice.

sport · festival

Thang ta, the traditional martial arts from Manipur showcased during Sangai Festival in Manipur. Thang-ta is a weapon-based Indian martial art created by the Meitei of Manipur.

Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh·festival · farmland

Miss Apatani 2015 : The final round of Question and answer of Miss Apatani beauty contest during Dree Festival in Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh. The Dree Festival is an Apatani agricultural rite.

festival · hills

Apatani old women in full tradition attire sitting at a gallery and waits for thier turn to perform a dance item during Dree festival, Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh.

festival · ceremony

Married hindu women sing Karva Chauth puja songs in group and pass their thalis around in the circle. Married Hindu women seeks the longevity, prosperity and well-being of their husbands on the occasion of Karva Chauth in Delhi.

ceremony · river

Sequential prostration and walking to approach the river bank. The man takes up this routine while his wife follows along on foot, wearing a red saree.

Haryana·dance · festival

An impromptu jig takes place as Delhi girls join in and jig with Rajasthani men at the Surajkund Crafts Mela, in what is now becoming a cool destination for street dance and fun, with few inhibitions, in an innocent display of rural-urban c…

Patna, Bihar·festival · bazaar

Indian artisans cooks at makeshift kitchen during the annual Saras Mela in Patna, Bihar, India.

Uttarakhand·festival

People gather for dinner at International Yoga Festival organised by Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India organizes the annual International Yoga Festival.