festival

politics · livestock

The BSF Camel Contingent crosses Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade in Delhi. Modern day BSF or Border Security Force still rides on camel back : lest the old traditions die! The Camel Band is a creative and innovative way of presenting…

politics · festival

Republic Day is the name of a holiday in several countries to commemorate the day when they became republics.

festival

The grand parade on Rajpath in New Delhi on 26 January is the main event of the celebration of India's Republic Day which is a three-day celebration, culminating in the beating retreat ceremony on the evening of 29 January.

temple · river

At the beginning of winter, the idol at Gangotri temple is moved down, in a procession, to a lower village temple, near Mukhba.

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Indian military contingent parade during the full dress rehearsal at Rajpath for 68th Republic Day celebration.

Jammu and Kashmir·festival

Indian army jawans provide high security to devotees en route to Amarnath yatra in Kashmir. The army has been deployed at the highest militant area so that devotees can complete their yatra without any disturbance.

Uttarakhand·dance · festival

Dr. Prakriti Bhaskar performs Bharatanatyam, the dance of transformation at the annual International Yoga festival, organized by Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh.

dance · festival

Artists perform Cheraw dance and Solakia dance at the annual Anthurium Festival, Mizoram, India.

festival · crafts

The Anthurium Festival is a 3 day-long event organized every year in September by the state govt. of Mizoram with the aim to promote tourism in the state and also encourage Anthurium cultivation in Mizoram.

festival · crafts

Cheraw or bamboo dance being performed at Anthurium Festival 2013. The Anthurium Festival is a 3 day-long event organized every year in September by the State govt.

dance · festival

Mizo youth dancing Chailam, folk dance of Mizo tribe during Anthurium festival in Mizoram. The Anthurium Festival is a 3 day-long event organized every year in September by the state govt.

dance · festival

Silvia Rissi performing Bharatnatyam dance form at 3rd International Dance Festival held in Delhi... Silvia Rissi is an Argentinian who has been mastering Bharatnatyam dance form with Ms. Myrta Barvie since 2004.

dance · festival

Adi tribal dance from India's north-east! This is being performed at the Brahmaputra Festival in Siang, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Dances form a vital element in the zest and joy of living of Arunachali tribal.

festival · dance

The Wancho are a tribal people inhabiting the Patkai hills of Longding District in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, India. They have a population of 35,000.

dance · hills

Arunachali youngsters put up a slightly plains and non-Arunachal inspired dance and music show for a New Delhi audience... 26th November 2012.

dance · festival

Singpho tribe dance troupes from Arunachal pradesh performing horn-bill dance at Pragati Maidan on the occasion of India International trade Fair on 26th November 2012.

Bhuj, Gujarat·desert · dance

Mer community from Gujarat perform the Warrior dance or Sword dance during the Rann Utsav Carnival.

Bhuj, Gujarat·desert · dance

Dandiya perform by students from Gujarat at the Rann Utsav carnival in Gujarat. Gujarat never fails to amaze and its amazement lies in a celebration at the largest tent city situated in the heart of the Kutch District-The Rann Of Kutch.

dance · festival

Bhutia folk dancers from Sikkim presenting its traditional dance at the North East Fest in Delhi.

festival · dance

People from Rung community have sharp features and are of short height. The people are quite hospitable and simple in their living. These people have been living in the surrounding mountains of Dharchula valley since ages.

dance · farmland

Dance crew from Mizoram showcased street dance or freestyle dance at Thalfavang Kut 2014 in Mizoram. Thalfavang Kut festival is considered as one of the most significant festivals in Mizoram.

dance · festival

Khamba Thoibi dance is a ceremonial duet performance describing the story of a poor and brave lad of the Khuman Clan of Khamba. The boy fell in love with a girl, Thoibi. She was a princess of Moirang. Both keenly love each other.

Arunachal Pradesh·festival · dance

That seems to be Chanya Mudo, folks! Arunachal's got Talent winner dancing to Apatani song during Dree festival at Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradseh. The Dree Festival is an Apatani agricultural rite.