Dance with a hand instrument 'Zanja' performed at Ganesh festival in Pune, India
The immersion day procession (Visarjan procession) of the Ganesh festival in Pune is an exciting experience. It is a spectacle of music, dance and colour. School children are performing a dance with a traditional instrument called 'zanja'.
School children perform the traditional 'flag dance' at Ganesh festival in Pune, India
The immersion day procession (Visarjan procession) of the Ganesh festival in Pune is an exciting experience. It is a spectacle of music, dance and colour. School children are performing a tradition flag dance in this photo.
Devotees at Ganesh festival in Pune, India
Ganesh festival celebrates the favourite deity of everyone, Lord Ganesh. It is a festival that spreads joy.
Rangoli, to welcome well being at the Ganesh festival in Pune, India
Huge Rangolis like these, drawn by several artists working in sync adorn the streets of Pune during Ganesh festival. The entire city gets on the streets, dancing, swaying to the beats of the energising musical procession. It is a celebration of their art, history and culture.
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Janmashtami celebrations in Mumbai, India
Folk dances like Lavani are arranged on the occasion of Dahi Handi, the festival of Janmashtami, a celebration of Lord Krishna's birthday in Mumbai, India.
Janmashtami celebrations in Mumbai, India
Dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai on account of the Janmashtami festival celebrations
It is popularly known as Dahi Handi in Mumbai. It literally translates to a pot of yogurt! This day marks the birthday of Lord Krishna. When Krishna was a little boy, Yashoda his foster mother, would hide her pot of yogurt and cream high up in the house, hoping that it would be out of reach of her mischievous baby. Krishna would however, resort to all sorts of tricks to lay hands on his favourite food. During the celebration of Dahi Handi, a similar pot is strung high up between buildings. Teetering, precarious human pyramids form, as high-spirited groups attempt to reach and smash the coveted pot! Read full story on Dahi Handi Celebrations
Neighbourhood communities shower water and water balloons on the Govinda Pathaks as they attempt breaking the coveted yogurt bowl on the occasion of Dahi Handi, the festival of Janmashtami, a celebration of Lord Krishna's birthday in Mumbai, India.
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
This is the view of the Taj Mahal from the top of the nature trail on the East side. The sun was playing hide-and-seek with the clouds and we were trying to get that perfect time when the clouds would move revealing a golden light. Suddenly, the light drizzle turned into a heavy lashing. A gazebo on the trail protected us and the camera and we took some rain soaked shots.
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Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
The most famous icons of India, the Taj Mahal needs no introduction. A UNESCO world heritage structure, it is an architectural marvel. Intricate carvings, studded with gems are exquisitely coupled with symmetry in design.
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
The most famous icons of India, the Taj Mahal needs no introduction. A UNESCO world heritage structure, it is an architectural marvel. Intricate carvings, studded with gems are exquisitely coupled with symmetry in design.
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
The most famous icons of India, the Taj Mahal needs no introduction. A UNESCO world heritage structure, it is an architectural marvel. Intricate carvings, studded with gems are exquisitely coupled with symmetry in design.
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
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Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
The most famous icons of India, the Taj Mahal needs no introduction. A UNESCO world heritage structure, it is an architectural marvel. Intricate carvings, studded with gems are exquisitely coupled with symmetry in design.
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
The most famous icons of India, the Taj Mahal needs no introduction. A UNESCO world heritage structure, it is an architectural marvel. Intricate carvings, studded with gems are exquisitely coupled with symmetry in design.
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Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
The most famous icons of India, the Taj Mahal needs no introduction. A UNESCO world heritage structure, it is an architectural marvel. Intricate carvings, studded with gems are exquisitely coupled with symmetry in design.
Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India
Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India
Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India
Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India
Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India
Photograph by Chetan Karkhanis
Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple is the most sacred place of worship for the Sikhs. However, people of all religions come here in huge numbers to offer their prayers and take a dip in what is believed to be a holy lake.
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Photograph by Chetan Karkhanis
Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple is the most sacred place of worship for the Sikhs. However, people of all religions come here in huge numbers to offer their prayers and take a dip in what is believed to be a holy lake.
Golden Temple, Amritsar, India
Guard inside Golden Temple
Golden Temple, Amritsar, India
Guard inside Golden Temple
Golden Temple, Amritsar, Punjab, India
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Golden Temple, Amritsar, India
Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple is the most sacred place of worship for the Sikhs. However, people of all religions come here in huge numbers to offer their prayers and take a dip in what is believed to be a holy lake.
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Golden Temple, Amritsar, India
Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple is the most sacred place of worship for the Sikhs. However, people of all religions come here in huge numbers to offer their prayers and take a dip in what is believed to be a holy lake.
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Golden Temple, Amritsar, India
Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple is the most sacred place of worship for the Sikhs. However, people of all religions come here in huge numbers to offer their prayers and take a dip in what is believed to be a holy lake.
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Punjabi Thali in Amritsar at Keasr da Dhaba, India
Dal Makhani, Chole and Paratha in the Punjabi Thali in Amritsar at Keasr da Dhaba (For the non-Indians, that is: Buttered lentil curry, Bengal gram pulses cooked in a spicy curry and layered Indian bread)
Golden Temple, Amritsar, India
Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple is the most sacred place of worship for the Sikhs. However, people of all religions come here in huge numbers to offer their prayers and take a dip in what is believed to be a holy lake.
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