festival

Rajasthan·river · temple

Badi Mahal (Great Palace) also known as Garden Palace, is the exotic central garden palace that is situated on a 27 metres (89 ft) high natural rock formation.

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

Kolkata brings Egypt to the city of Kolkata by creating a Egyptian theme pandal Durga puja. Durga Puja is widely celebrated in the Indian states of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Odisha, Tripura and West Bengal, where it is a five-day an…

festival · bazaar

Maha Shivaratri is celebrated with full passion in India and Nepal. Hindus especially the followers of Lord Shiva celebrate it with devotion. Like any other Hindu festival, Maha Shivaratri is not free from mythological stories.

festival · bazaar

A statue of lord Shri Dev Kahdi Kameshwar at Mandi Shivratri Festival, Himachal Pradesh Mandi Shivaratri Fair is an annual fair that is held for 7 days starting with the Hindu festival of Shivaratri, in the Mandi town of the Indian state of…

festival · bazaar

Statue of goddess Shri Naina Bhagwati Sakroha at Mandi Shivratri Fair in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.

festival · bazaar

Statue of goddess Shri Devi Singh Vaahni at Mandi Shivratri Festival in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.

festival · bazaar

Mandi Shivaratri Fair is an annual fair that is held for 7 days starting with the Hindu festival of Shivaratri, in the Mandi town of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

festival · temple

Priest preparing for 'Maha abhishek' during Maha Shivratri at Shri jagannath Temple, Delhi. Maha Shivratri (the 'Great Night of Shiva') is a Hindu festival celebrated every year in reverence of Lord Shiva.

festival · temple

Priest distributing 'Charnamrit' during Maha Shivratri celebrations at Shri Jagannath temple in Delhi. Maha Shivratri (the 'Great Night of Shiva') is a Hindu festival celebrated every year in reverence of Lord Shiva.

festival · temple

The revered priests performing 'havan' during Maha Shivratri at Shri Jagannath temple in Delhi. Maha Shivratri (the 'Great Night of Shiva') is a Hindu festival celebrated every year in reverence of Lord Shiva.

Rajasthan·desert · livestock

Desert safaris on camels have become increasingly popular around Jaisalmer. Domestic and international tourists frequent the desert seeking adventure on camels for anything from a day to several days.

festival · ceremony

Maha Shivratri (the 'Great Night of Shiva') is a Hindu festival celebrated every year in reverence of Lord Shiva.

ceremony · festival

A group of revered priest performing havan during Maha Shivratri at Shri Jagannath Temple in Delhi. Maha Shivratri (the 'Great Night of Shiva') is a Hindu festival celebrated every year in reverence of Lord Shiva.

festival · dance

Naga tribals welcomes all the visitors for a unity dance at the Hornbill Festival - Nagaland, after the bonafire was lit up. The fun festival comes to an end with the Unity dance at the Naga Heritage village.

festival · dance

Visitors enjoying a unity dance during the Hornbill Dance, at Naga Heritage village - Nagaland. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

festival · hills

Visitors at the Hornbill Festival, ready to release the paper lanterns before the Unity dance begins at the Hornbill Festival - Nagaland. The bonfire was lit up by Miss Nagaland.

ceremony · festival

Priest applying sandalwood paste and writing 'Om' on bael leaves according tothe rituals of Maha Shivratri at Jagannath Temple in Delhi.

ceremony · festival

Maha Shivratri (the 'Great Night of Shiva') is a Hindu festival celebrated every year in reverence of Lord Shiva.

ceremony · festival

Maha Shivratri (the 'Great Night of Shiva') is a Hindu festival celebrated every year in reverence of Lord Shiva.

festival · ceremony

Maha Shivratri (the 'Great Night of Shiva') is a Hindu festival celebrated every year in reverence of Lord Shiva.

festival · ceremony

Maha Shivratri (the 'Great Night of Shiva') is a Hindu festival celebrated every year in reverence of Lord Shiva.

festival · temple

Devotees gathered to receive blessings from Lord Shiva at Shri Jagannath temple during Maha Shivratri in Delhi. Maha Shivratri (the 'Great Night of Shiva') is a Hindu festival celebrated every year in reverence of Lord Shiva.

festival · music

Devotees singing "Aisee Lagee Lagan Meera Hogai Magan" on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri at Jagannath temple, Delhi.