festival

festival · village

A young Mizo child climbs a pole and slides down during Anthurium Festival at Reiek Village, Mizoram, India.

street food · festival

The audience looks on as a kid messes around on stage - is this the final straw in the Bollywood-ization of Indian youth? 3rd National Street Food Festival organised by NASVI at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Complex from 20th-22nd December, 2013…

festival · dance

Young boys and girls belonging to Apatani tribes from Ziro valley showcase a dance item during Dree festival in Arunachal Pradesh. The Dree Festival is an Apatani agricultural rite.

school · festival

An official of NSD speaks about first children festival at NSD. He says, "See exactly it is not the first time yes from National School Of Drama at this level it is the first time it's primarily to draw attention to the childhood in man, th…

Uttar Pradesh·festival

Women and children attend a Janmashtami Mela in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. A man sits forlornly on the ground. Some under-privileged children have also been allowed access to the grounds and the tiny merry-go-round.

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Help us identify this Mizo children's game which was played out at Chapchar Kut spring festival in 2018 on day 1. The last kid goes in between the legs of the line of kids and emerges to the front.

livestock · festival

Rajasthan is well known for its majestic forts, magnificent palaces and colourful culture. The land of the maharajas is also famous for well-laid gardens and ancient temples.

festival · livestock

India… the land of festivals and fairs. A land where the air is laden heavy with faith, fairs and mythical beliefs. One such fair is held at the holy confluence of river Ganga and the Gandhak.

Uttarakhand·festival · ceremony

The three-week-long Nanda Devi Raj Jat is a pilgrimage and festival of Uttarakhand in India. People from the entire Garhwal division-Kumaon division as well as other parts of India and the world participate in Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra.

Arunachal Pradesh·river · festival

Panyor River Festival is organized every year at Yazali, a beautiful valley near Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.

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A detailed story of Dussehra - learn all about this Indian festival! Durgotsava, Vijaydashmi or Dussehra differs in every region in India. Dussehra is a festival which marks the death of the 'Ten Headed' king of Lanka, The evil Ravana.

sport · festival

With Manipur also known as “Little Paradise on earth”, using it as the setting for a festival is a natural choice. The Sangai Festival of 2013 was a grand event.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · bazaar

Mandi town, also known as ‘Varanasi of the Hills’ is situated on the banks of Beas River in the Indian State of Himachal Pradesh.

festival · music

Today is the full-moon day of Lamta, the last month of the Manipuri lunar calendar. Men and women are assembled here this evening for a ritual - that of burning a thatched hut made of hay and bamboo - what the Manipuris also call Yaoshang M…

festival · hills

Garhwal is located in the state of Uttarakhand, which is a northern hill province of India. The area has its own traditions, festivals and culture.

festival · ceremony

Holi is a religious spring festival celebrated by Hindus as a festival of colours. Happy yaoshang, folks! It is primarily observed in India and Nepal.

crafts · festival

Large number of stalls selling handicrafts, handloom and other traditional products are set up during the Sangai festival, Manipur.

Haryana·festival · crafts

A woman during Surajkund Mela sits with her wares at a makeshift stall. Watch her skillfully weave a rice winnower cleaner from dried reeds using both hands and feet.

festival · crafts

A craftsman from Kerala sculpts figures out of wood during the Surajkund handicraft fair in Haryana. He is seen with his tools and finished crafts which are put up for sale.

Imphal, Manipur·dance · festival

Hojagiri is a folk dance, performed in the state of Tripura, India by the Reang people. It is performed by women and young girls, about 4 to 6 members in a team, singing, balancing on an earthen pitcher and managing other props such as a bo…

Imphal, Manipur·sport · festival

Tripura troupe performing their folk dance at the Manipur Sangai festival. With Manipur also known as “Little Paradise on earth”, using it as the setting for a festival is a natural choice. The Sangai Festival of 2013 was a grand event.

Imphal, Manipur·dance · festival

Hojagiri is a folk dance, performed in the state of Tripura, India by the Reang people. It is performed by women and young girls, about 4 to 6 members in a team, singing, balancing on an earthen pitcher and managing other props such as a bo…

Imphal, Manipur·dance · festival

Hojagiri is a folk dance, performed in the state of Tripura, India by the Reang people. It is performed by women and young girls, about 4 to 6 members in a team, singing, balancing on an earthen pitcher and managing other props such as a bo…