river

Jammu and Kashmir·temple · flowers

Huge number of devotees lit the lamps at kamleshwar Mahadev temple of Srinagar Garhwal in the name of Lord Shiva. A temple full of offerings on the occasion of Vaikunth chaturdashi is crowded with worshipers.

Uttarakhand·temple · river

Gangotri is a town and a Nagar Panchayat (municipality) in Uttarkashi district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is a Hindu pilgrim town on the banks of the river Bhagirathi and origin of River Ganges.

Maharashtra·river · festival

Thousands of Indians cluster on the banks of Godavari River for Shahi Snan during Kumbh Mela at Ramkund in Nashik, Maharashtra, India. The Kumbh Mela is considered as the largest peaceful human gathering in the world.

river · temple

At the beginning of winter, the idol at Gangotri temple is moved down, in a procession, to a lower village temple, near Mukhba.

West Bengal·festival · coastline

Gangasagar pilgrimage and fair is the second largest congregation of mankind after the holy Kumbha Mela.

West Bengal·festival · ceremony

Security personnel at Gangasagar mela watching over the crowd to avoid any untoward accident in West Bengal.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · river

A group of priests daily in the evening at this ghat perform "Agni Pooja" (Worship to Fire) wherein a dedication is made to Lord Shiva, River Ganga (the Ganges), Surya (Sun), Agni (Fire), and the whole universe.

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

Durga puja mood starts off with the Mahishasuramardini -- a two-hour radio programme that has been popular with the community since the 1950s. While earlier it used to be conducted live, later a recorded version began to be broadcast.

festival · river

Thousands of Naga Sadhus taking a holy dip in the Ganges, considered the holiest of rivers in India, during Ardh Kumbh Mela at Prayaga in 2007.

temple · river

View o crowded streets of Anandpur Sahib during the annual Hola Mohalla Festival in Punjab Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib is one of the five Takhats and a seat of authority for the Sikhs.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · river

Kumbh Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred river. It is considered to be largest peaceful gathering in the world.

Maharashtra·river · festival

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.

Maharashtra·river · festival

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.

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.

Uttarakhand·river

Indian Hindu devotees bathe and offer prayers on the ghats of sacred river Ganga in Haridwar. Hardwar, or Haridwar, is one of the holiest places for Hindus in India.

bazaar · river

Delhi youth busy shopping at a weekly bazaar on Sunday at Daryaganj. Daryaganj (literally "River Trading Post/Warehouse") is a neighbourhood of Delhi inside the walled city of Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi).

Punjab·temple · bazaar

Evening view of crowded market near Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib Gurudwara at Anandpur Sahib in Punjab, India. Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib is one of the five Takhats and a seat of authority for the Sikhs.

Telangana·bazaar · architecture

Local market near Char Minar is over crowded with people shopping and Muslim women are seen walking by wearing burka. The Charminar, built in 1591 CE, is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

bazaar · river

Seen here is a local market, people and busy streets of Aizawl, Mizoram. Several cotton candy sellers mill along the road, providing some colour, while a gaggle of nurses walk by, heading to their hospital for duty.

bazaar · river

Delhi youth busy shopping at a weekly bazaar on Sunday at Daryaganj. Daryaganj (literally "River Trading Post/Warehouse") is a neighbourhood of Delhi inside the walled city of Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi).

bazaar · river

Residents of Delhi busy shopping at a weekly bazaar on Sunday at Daryaganj. Daryaganj (literally "River Trading Post/Warehouse") is a neighbourhood of Delhi inside the walled city of Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi).

bazaar · industry

View of market in Gujarat city showing busy scene of the market area. Cars, bikes, buses, autos, toy seller, roadside dhaba & other vehicles, buildings can be seen.

Telangana·river · bus

View of market in Hyderabad showing how busy traffic moving through the streets, fruit stall lining the streets, cars, bikes, buses, autos, taxies, mini buses & so many other vehicles can be seen.