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festival · bazaar

Hindu devotees worship Lord Shiva at a temple on occasion of Shivratri in India. The sound of conches being blown and devotional songs being sung; the fragrance and smoke from incense sticks filling the air; the sight of Shivlings being bat…

festival · temple

Preparations begin for 2 -day Chamayavilakku festival in Kerala. The famous Chamayavilakku is a unique festival which is held at the Kottankulangara Sree Devi Temple, Chavara near Kollam, Kerala where thousands of men irrespective of their…

festival · temple

Chenda melam being performed on the occasion of Chamayavilakku celebration in Kerala. The famous Chamayavilakku is a unique festival which is held at the Kottankulangara Sree Devi Temple, Chavara near Kollam, Kerala where thousands of men i…

festival · temple

The famous Chamayavilakku is a unique festival which is held at the Kottankulangara Sree Devi Temple, Chavara near Kollam, Kerala where thousands of men irrespective of their religious faith get dressed up as women to offer prayers to the G…

festival · temple

South Indian men decorating pandal for Chamayavilakku festival. Kottankulangara Sree Devi temple is venue for the festival.

festival · temple

Indian women dress their kids as girls to please Devi during Chamayavilakku festival at the Kottankulangara Sree Devi Temple, Chavara near Kollam, Kerala.

festival · temple

Young Indian boys dress as girls during annual Chamayavilakku festival at Kottankulangara Sree Devi Temple, Chavara near Kollam, Kerala.

festival · temple

Indian men cross dress as women to please goddess during annual Chamayavilakku festival at Kottankulangara Sree Devi Temple, Chavara near Kollam, Kerala.

Maharashtra·festival · river

The Kumbh Mela is considered as the largest peaceful human gathering in the world. When Jupiter and the Sun fall in the zodiac sign of Leo, the Kumbh Mela comes to Trimbakeshwar near Nashik in Maharashtra, once, every twelve years.

festival · river

Boys dressed up as Lord Shiva and Goddess Kali posing for camera. Fire breather fuel shoot out of his mouth to create a stream or ball of flame. Gangaur is all about honoring the goddess Gauri.

ceremony · temple

This is 4K UHD footage that was shot with a Sony F55 camera and is available for licensing in 4K. Muslim kids hug each other and wish Eid in Old Delhi.

festival · ceremony

A typical shamiana-kannat gathering in India. These pop-up wedding and festive occasion tents are part of an industry unto themselves! Lohri is an extremely popular Punjabi agricultural winter festival celebrated throughout Punjab and in Ha…

festival · ceremony

Vviewer Roshan Sharma tells us that this was recorded in Tezu near the Circuit house. He suggests that they are not celebrating Tamladu. He thinks they are Nepali and are celebrating dhausure / the deusu festival.

Rajasthan·festival · livestock

Every year in Pushkar, Rajasthan a five day camel and livestock fair is held. Not only is there the selling and exchange of livestock, the fair also includes fun competitions like ''matka pod'' and longest moustache! This fair has become qu…

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Thousands of devotees celebrate Ragannath Rath Yatra in New Delhi. The Rath yatra festival has been traditionally celebrated annually in Jagannath Puri, Orrisa, where Lord Jagannath along with His sister Subhadra and elder brother Baladeva…

festival · temple

Thousand gather to celebrate Jagannath rath Yatra at Tyagraj Nagar Jaganath temple, in front of Tyagraj stadium, Delhi to show their devotion to Lord Jagannath on the occasion of Rath Yatra.

festival · temple

Thousand gather to celebrate Jagannath rath Yatra at Tyagraj Nagar Jagannath temple, in front of Tyagraj stadium, Delhi to show their devotion to Lord Jagannath on the occasion of Rath Yatra.

festival · temple

Thousands gather to celebrate Jagannath rath Yatra at Thyagraj Nagar Jaganath temple, in front of Thyagraj stadium, Delhi to show their devotion to Lord Jagannath on the occasion of Rath Yatra.

festival · temple

People serving water and flavoured drinks to the devotees who take part in the annual Rath Ytra in Delhi organised by Jagannathh Temple in South Delhi.

festival · temple

Thousands gather to celebrate Jagannath rath Yatra at Tyagraj Nagar Jaganath temple, in front of Tyagraj stadium, Delhi to show their devotion to Lord Jagannath on the occasion of Rath Yatra.

temple · festival

Thousands gather to celebrate Jagannath rath Yatra at Tyagraj Nagar Jaganath temple, in front of Tyagraj stadium, Delhi to show their devotion to Lord Jagannath on the occasion of Rath Yatra.

festival · livestock

People visit make shift market at Sonepur Mela in Bihar. People of all age group can take a ride at the fair. Know by its famous Cattle Fair, Sonepur valorises all its other fairs, street shops and all other types of commerce.

festival · wildlife

Hindu devotees gather for Ganesh immersion in India. Kids, women and men dance while the other people arrive by trucks and buses. One can see the people play with colors. Men and women worship the elephant-headed God.