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Celebrating the divine architect of the world! Statue artists paint away in a flurry, as it's down to the wire in terms of the festival date for Vishwakarma Puja! They use all sorts of garrish colours, probably with lead and chromium and ot…

festival · bazaar

This vintage footage captures a slice of society discussing the Rakhi festival during a time when traditions and modern trends were beginning to blend.

festival · music

The Hindu festival of Boita Bandana, celebrated in Odisha, India, honours the state's maritime heritage. Boita Bandana Utsav is celebrated in Mehrauli by members of the Odia community to commemorate Odisha’s historical maritime traditions.

festival · ceremony

This footage captures a young devotee participating in Ganesh Visarjan at Yamuna Bank in Delhi, India.

festival · music

This footage captures women preparing a colourful floral rangoli during the celebration of Boita Bandana Utsav in Mehrauli, New Delhi, India.

boats · festival

The vibrant celebration of Boita Bandana during Kartik Purnima, as members of the Odia community gather around a water tank in Delhi to honour Odisha's ancient maritime heritage.

old town · festival

Members of Delhi's Odia community celebrate Boita Bandana during Kartik Purnima, honouring the ancient seafaring traditions of Kalinga merchants.

Rajasthan·temple · festival

Temple and monuments in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Pushkar, the quiet little town of eastern Rajasthan, is located 13 km from Ajmer.

Rajasthan·temple · festival

Temple and monuments in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Pushkar, the quiet little town of eastern Rajasthan, is located 13 km from Ajmer.

Rajasthan·music · festival

Rajasthani man playing a traditional drum in Pushkar, India. Pushkar, the quiet little town of eastern Rajasthan, is located 13 km from Ajmer.

Rajasthan·festival

Pushkar, the quiet little town of eastern Rajasthan, is located 13 km from Ajmer. Pushkar Mela, held in november every year, is internationally known for its colorful cattle fair where thousands of devotees from all faiths assemble to take…

Rajasthan·monsoon · festival

Number of devotees gather at Tripolia Gate to mark the procession of Teej in Jaipur, Rajasthan. This festival is dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, commemorating her union with Lord Shiva.

Rajasthan·monsoon · festival

Number of devotees gather at Tripolia Gate to mark the procession of Teej in Jaipur, Rajasthan. This festival is dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, commemorating her union with Lord Shiva.

Jaipur, Rajasthan·festival · ceremony

Men carry a decorated palanquin of Goddess Parvati during Gangaur Festival in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Gangaur is all about honoring the goddess Gauri. A manifestation of Parvati (Lord Shiva's wife), she represents purity and austerity.

Jaipur, Rajasthan·festival · ceremony

Procession of Gangaur festival starts from Tripolia Gate in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Gangaur is all about honoring the goddess Gauri. A manifestation of Parvati (Lord Shiva's wife), she represents purity and austerity.

Jaipur, Rajasthan·festival · livestock

Decorated camels participate in Gangaur Festival in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Gangaur is all about honoring the goddess Gauri. A manifestation of Parvati (Lord Shiva's wife), she represents purity and austerity.

Rajasthan·festival · wildlife

A decorated elephant with Indian flag leads procession annual Gangaur Festival organise by Rajasthan Tourism in Jaipur near Tripolia Gate. Gangaur is all about honoring the goddess Gauri.

Rajasthan·temple · festival

Young kids dressed like Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha during Janmashtami celebrations at a temple in Jodhpur.

livestock · festival

Herders bring their livestock for sale at the annual Pushkar Mela in Rajasthan. The fair embarks in Kartik Shukal Ekadasi and falls in the month of October – November.

livestock · festival

Rajasthani women sing folk songs at the annual Pushkar Mela in Rajasthan. They live in Pushkar till the festival ends in their temporary tented colony. The fair embarks in Kartik Shukal Ekadasi and falls in the month of October – November.

Rajasthan·livestock · festival

Hundreds of herders bring their livestock for sale at the annual Pushkar Mela in Rajasthan. They live in Pushkar till the festival ends in their temporary tented colony.

festival · livestock

Rajasthani folk dancers entertain people with their performance during Nagaur festival in Rajasthan. The Jodhpur Nagaur Fair is the second biggest fair in India. The fair goes on for eight days.

Rajasthan·livestock · festival

Herders bring their livestock for sale at the annual Pushkar Mela in Rajasthan. The fair embarks in Kartik Shukal Ekadasi and falls in the month of October – November.