festival

Uttar Pradesh·festival · old town

At Patharchhati Ramleela Chowki in Prayagraj, a massive crowd fills a bustling street as part of a grand religious procession associated with Dussehra celebrations.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · music

A vibrant Radha–Krishna Jhanki procession moves through the streets of Prayagraj, presenting a visually striking religious spectacle.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · old town

A young girl is seen dressed in traditional attire, wearing an elegant saree and detailed makeup to portray Goddess Sita for a Ramleela performance in Prayagraj.

crafts · festival

A vibrant stall at Odisha Parba beautifully showcases the traditional artistry of Dhokra handicrafts.

Haryana·dance · festival

Assam traditional dance and singing performance at the Surajkund International Craft Mela, Faridabad, Haryana.

festival · music

A vibrant scene from Dola Purnima, also known as Dola Jatra, Doul Utsav, or Deul, captures the devotional spirit of this major Hindu festival celebrated in Odisha.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · old town

“Anand Singh ji, please tell us—this tradition of Ramleela in Allahabad, and the practice of taking out the Ram Dal procession here, has been continuing for hundreds of years. The spectacle it presents is truly extraordinary.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · highway

During the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, a striking tractor and truck rally moves through the mela grounds, carrying saints, Naga sadhus, and devotees as part of a ceremonial procession.

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh·festival · old town

A man dressed in a traditional Hanuman costume prepares for his role in a Ramleela performance in Prayagraj.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · ceremony

This expansive view captures the Maha Kumbh Mela, widely regarded as the world’s largest religious gathering, unfolding across Prayagraj.

festival · wildlife

At the Ramleela Mela on Sahson Bazar Road, Chanderpur–Busmahua in Uttar Pradesh, a grand tusker becomes the visual centerpiece of the celebration.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · ceremony

This video captures the gate of Taponidhi Panchaiti Shree Anand Akhada during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, presenting a massive daytime scene filled with spiritual energy and movement.

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · music

At the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, a group of Hindu devotees sadhus and sanyasis—are seen immersed in devotional activity within the sacred gathering.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · ceremony

A prominent banner of Taponidhi Panchayati Shri Anand Akhaada stands tall at Vats Ground, during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.

Chhattisgarh·sport · village

At the Rural Olympics in Kila Raipur, a differently-abled participant is seen confidently showcasing his skills, earning admiration from spectators.

dance · music

The Bihu dance is an indigenous folk dance of Assam, deeply connected with the Bihu festival and considered an essential part of Assamese cultural identity.

Haryana·dance · festival

A grand cultural stage dance performance from Iraq marks the inauguration ceremony of the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela.

Haryana·dance · festival

A vibrant cultural dance performance from Djibouti takes place on the international stage at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela.

festival · ceremony

An old video from the Ardh Kumbh Mela shows people taking boat rides on the sacred Ganga River, with a vast open ground stretching along the riverbanks.

festival · ceremony

An old video captures a unique moment from the Ardh Kumbh Mela, showing a Sadhu riding a motorcycle through the bustling pilgrimage grounds.

Uttarakhand·hills · forest

A breathtaking sunrise timelapse captured at Jabberkhet, Mussoorie, where the first rays of the sun emerge from behind the Himalayan foothills.

Haryana·festival · music

A vibrant group of men is seen participating in a cultural performance at Surajkund Mela 2026, one of India’s most celebrated craft and cultural festivals held annually in Haryana.

Haryana·festival · crafts

A captivating entertainer performance unfolds at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela, showcasing the richness of traditional masquerade and folk theatre.