Govindas tumble at a Dahi Handi in Thane, India
The tumble is hard and dangerous. The climb to the top is an act of synchronised skill. But there is no rhyme or rhythm in the fall. Read the full story of Janmashtami celebrations in Mumbai.
Tumbling down is part of the game at Dahi Handi in Thane, India
Not all attempts of the climb to the Dahi Handi are successful. Read the full story of Janmashtami celebrations in Mumbai.
Govindas tumble at a Dahi Handi in Thane, India
The tumble is hard and dangerous. The climb to the top is an act of synchronised skill. But there is no rhyme or rhythm in the fall. Read the full story of Janmashtami celebrations in Mumbai.
Aerial shot of a 8 layered human pyramid at Dahi Handi in Thane, India
This is what a fully formed pyramid looks like from high above. Read the full story of Janmashtami celebrations in Mumbai.
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Level by level, to the top at Dahi Handi in Thane, India
They are a labour of love, these human pyramids! Read the full story of Janmashtami celebrations in Mumbai.
Everything begins with a prayer, Dahi Handi at Thane, India
The members of the Govinda pathak say a quick quiet prayer before the formation of the human pyramid. Read the full story of Janmashtami celebrations in Mumbai.
Human pyramid at Dahi Handi, Thane, India
This is what it's all about. Dare devils called Govindas form precariously balanced human pyramids in an attempt to reach the coveted Dahi Handi. Read the full story of Janmashtami celebrations in Mumbai.
Strategising the climb for Dahi Handi at Thane, India
The Govinda Pathaks, as these groups are called, have an in house coach who helps them strategize the formation of the human pyramid. Read the full story of Janmashtami celebrations in Mumbai.
Joy after victory at Dahi Handi in Thane, India
Water shower in the instant reward for the Govindas after successfully forming the human pyramids. Read the full story of Janmashtami celebrations in Mumbai.
Young boys playing cricket on the Juhu beach in Mumbai on a Sunday morning
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Young boys playing football on the Juhu beach in Mumbai on a Sunday morning
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Children enjoying a swim in the Juhu beach in Mumbai
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People arrive at the Juhu beach in Mumbai for a morning walk
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Chartrapati Shivaji International Airport
Murals at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) Terminal 2, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Chartrapati Shivaji International Airport
Murals at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) Terminal 2, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Chartrapati Shivaji International Airport
Murals at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) Terminal 2, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Chartrapati Shivaji International Airport
Murals at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) Terminal 2, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Chartrapati Shivaji International Airport
Murals at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) Terminal 2, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Annual cattle fair at Rajur, Maharashtra, India
Rural Bazar of Rajur, Maharashtra, India
Rural Bazar of Rajur, Maharashtra, India
Annual cattle fair at Rajur, Maharashtra, India
Bulls eye, Rajur, Maharashtra, India
Annual cattle fair at Rajur, Maharashtra, India
Men engaged in deal at cattle fair at Rajur, Maharashtra, India
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Rural Bazar of Rajur, Maharashtra, India
Annual cattle fair at Rajur, Maharashtra, India
Annual cattle fair at Rajur, Maharashtra, India
Annual cattle fair at Rajur, Maharashtra, India
Ganesh festival in Pune, India
Ganesh idols, with their pleasing demeanour housed in decorated pandals are the star attraction of the Ganesh festival. It is celebrated for 10 days and is among the biggest festivals in the state of Maharashtra, India.
Ganesh festival in Pune, India has visitors from all across the world
The immersion day procession (Visarjan procession) for the Ganesh festival in Pune is an exciting experience and draws crowds from all across the world.
Kids enjoying the 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. It is fun time for the kids who get to wear traditional clothes and perform in front of large crowds.
Playing the traditional beat instrument 'Tasha' 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. This instrument called "Tasha' is a perfect companion to the bigger "dhol'.
Playing the 'Dhol' 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. This is a traditional musical instrument called 'dhol'.
'Dhol' adds rhythm to the 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. This is a traditional musical instrument called 'dhol'. Artists carry this heavy instrument for hours around their neck and revel in the celebrations.
Woman power 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.
Dressed in the typical traditional attire of Pune during the Ganesh festival in Pune, India
Some people dress in traditional attire and join in the Visarjan procession. The head gear called "Pagadi' and the pearls in his ear are typical to Pune and people display it with great pride in the procession during the Ganesh festival.
Kasba Ganpati at Ganesh festival in Pune, India
This is the 'Kasba Ganpati' from Pune. (Ganpati is another name for Ganesh.) It is the resident God of Pune. This idol leads the Visarjan procession on the immersion day of the Ganesh festival.
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Musician playing the Tuba 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. This man is playing the Tuba.
