river

village · river

This atmospheric scene captures a hazy, fog-covered landscape around Ghoramara Island in West Bengal.

festival · ceremony

The immense scale of the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world.

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh·festival · ceremony

This scene captures the immense scale and spiritual depth of the Maha Kumbh Mela at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · river

This evocative scene captures the spiritual intensity of the Maha Kumbh Mela at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj—the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · river

A breathtaking glimpse of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, captured in the serene hours of night or early dawn.

aerial · river

The Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, along with its surrounding neighbourhoods in Cuttack, Odisha.

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh·festival · aerial

A remarkable high-angle view of the Maha Kumbh Mela at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh·festival · aerial

A breathtaking aerial view of the Kumbh Mela at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Uttar Pradesh·aerial · river

An aerial view of Shivalay Park in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. The park complex features numerous small temple-like shrines arranged in an organized layout around a winding water channel that flows through the landscaped grounds.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · river

An expansive view of the grounds of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, India, showing the vast temporary settlement after the massive crowds have dispersed.

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh·festival · aerial

An expansive aerial view of the river landscape at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, India, during the massive Prayag Kumbh Mela gathering.

forest · river

A clear water stream flows gently over dark rocks at Kawrthah in Mizoram, India, creating a peaceful natural scene.

wildlife · river

An Irrawaddy Dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris) briefly surfaces in the muddy waters of Chilika Lake in Odisha, India. The smooth grey head rises above the turbid lagoon before slipping quietly back beneath the surface.

boats · old town

The Boat Shed at the Odisha State Maritime Museum in Cuttack, Odisha, showcases traditional wooden boats and maritime artefacts that highlight the region’s rich seafaring heritage.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · river

The Kumbh Mela at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, India, is the largest religious gathering on Earth.

Uttarakhand·hills · river

A beautiful natural waterfall scene from Jabarkhet Nature Reserve in Mussoorie, located in the scenic Himalayan foothills.

Uttarakhand·hills · river

A beautiful natural stream flows through the lush green forests of Mussoorie, located in the foothills of the Himalayas.

Uttarakhand·hills · farmland

At a quiet hillside fish farm in Motidhar, a worker carefully transfers fish from a bucket filled with algae-rich water into a long concrete hatchery tank.

Rajasthan·ceremony · river

At the sacred Pushkar Lake, a priest prepares for the evening Aarti beside the calm waters. Children gather nearby, watching the ritual with curiosity and devotion.

Bhubaneswar, Odisha·aerial · old town

From the above, the serene Dhauli Shanti Stupa, also known as the Peace Pagoda, appears beautifully surrounded by lush green trees.

Odisha·aerial · coastline

From above, Rajhans Island appears as a striking narrow land strip dividing two different water bodies.

Odisha·coastline · river

An aerial view of Rajhans Island reveals its unique geography as a narrow strip of land separating Chilika Lake from the vast Bay of Bengal.

river

Two fishermen stand on small boats in the Yamuna River, pulling up a fishing net they had set earlier. Instead of fish, the net contains plastic waste and debris, while thick white foam drifts across the polluted water.