festival

Uttarakhand·festival

Havan being performed by devotees during Nanda Devi Mahotsav in Nainital - Uttarakhand. The Nandadevi fair is held at Almora, Nainital, Kot (Dangoli), Ranikhet, Bhowali, Kichha and also in the far flung villages of lohar (like Milam and Mar…

Uttarakhand·festival · ceremony

Devotees participating in Havan during the Nanda Devi Mahotsav - Nainital , Uttarakhand. Homa is a Sanskrit word which refers to any ritual in which making offerings into a consecrated fire is the primary action.

Uttarakhand·festival · ceremony

Priest together with devotees performing havan and chanting mantras during the Nanda Devi Mahotsav in Nainital - Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand·festival · ceremony

Priest together with devotees performing Havan during the Nanda Devi Mahotsav in Nainital - Uttarakhand. Homa is a Sanskrit word which refers to any ritual in which making offerings into a consecrated fire is the primary action.

Uttarakhand·festival · ceremony

Hindu devotees performing rituals at the holy temple of Naina Devi in Nainital during the celebration of Nanda Devi Festival.

Uttarakhand·festival · river

Night scene of the Naina Devi Temple and the Nanda Mahotsav ..... The Nandadevi fair is held at Almora, Nainital, Kot (Dangoli), Ranikhet, Bhowali, Kichha and also in the far flung villages of lohar (like Milam and Martoli) and Pindar valle…

Uttarakhand·festival

The idols of Goddesses Nanda and Sunanda glittering with jewelry and gaudy items during the Nanda Devi Mohotsav in Nainital.

Uttarakhand·festival · music

Kumaoni band in their colourful attire playing their traditional Kumaoni music during the celebration of Nanda Devi fair in Nainital.

Uttarakhand·temple · festival

Devotees from all walks of life gathered to take blessings at Naina Devi Temple at an auspicious occasion of Nanda Devi festival in Nainital.

Uttarakhand·festival · temple

Young boys in scout uniform stands at the entrance gate of Naina Devi Temple, with sticks in their hands they seems to be giving directions towards the entry to the devotees.

Uttarakhand·festival

The Nandadevi fair is held at Almora, Nainital, Kot (Dangoli), Ranikhet, Bhowali, Kichha and also in the far flung villages of lohar (like Milam and Martoli) and Pindar valleys (like Wachham and Khati).

Uttarakhand·festival

People squat in circle look around the drance and drama depicying the Hindu Goddess Kali during Nanda Devi Mohotsav in Nainital.

Uttarakhand·festival · dance

Religious minded people singing and dancing in great fervor during the procession to celebrate the Nanda Devi Fair in remembrance of the goddesses Nanda and Sunanda in Nainital.

Uttarakhand·festival

Religious minded people holds a procession to celebrate the Nanda Devi Fair in remembrance of the goddesses Nanda and Sunanda in Nainital.

Uttarakhand·festival · hills

The action takes place in front of the Post Office in Tallital. With a trishul or trident on the long bamboo pole, devotees walk through lower Nainital bazaar, after bursting a hundred meter long continuous ladhi or fire crackers - Chinese…

Uttarakhand·festival · hills

Religious minded people holds a procession to celebrate the Nanda Devi Fair in remembrance of the goddesses Nanda and Sunanda in Nainital.

Uttarakhand·festival

Indian man dressed as Kali, the Hindu Goddess joins a great religious procession during the Nanda Devi fair in Nainital.

Rajasthan·sport · wildlife

Jaipur team scored three goals against their opponent team. Elephant polo a traditional adventure sports of Rajasthan, is the highlight of the Jaipur Elephant Festival. Elephant polo is a variant of polo played while riding elephants.

festival · wildlife

Rajasthani musicians smoking during their break time at the Jaipur Elephant Festival. Elephant Festival is a festival celebrated in Jaipur city in Rajasthan state in India.

Rajasthan·festival · wildlife

Lathmaar Holi were women beats up men who wants to play Holi with them. Rajasthani women dance and beat men during Jaipur lathmaar holi... Elephant Festival is a festival celebrated in Jaipur city in Rajasthan state in India.

Rajasthan·festival · wildlife

Tourist dancing together with the participants during the Jaipur Holi celebration.. Elephant Festival is a festival celebrated in Jaipur city in Rajasthan state in India.

Rajasthan·festival · wildlife

Tourist having fun during the Holi festival celebration at Jaipur, Rajasthan. Elephant Festival is a festival celebrated in Jaipur city in Rajasthan state in India. It is held on the day of Holi festival, usually in the month of March.

festival · wildlife

Jaipur Elephant Festival a part of the Jaipur Holi celebration were we see the mahouts ride on the elephants and throw colors on the visitors and participants....