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
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.
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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