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THRISSUR, INDIA - MAY 05,2017 : Decorated elephants being paraded in front of a huge crowd at Vadakkumnathan temple during the Pooram festival in Thrissur, Kerala, India.

Grandmother making Rangoli of flowers using marigold flowers & roses for the traditional festival in a Palace in Rajasthan

Indian floor decoration (Rangoli) is made by women on auspicious days with colorful powders at the entrance of house or premises by hand.

09 September 2024, Pune, Maharashtra, India, Beautiful sculpture of Lord Ganesh called as Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati near Mandai location during Ganesh Utsav Festival.

Neeleswhar,Kerala,India - January 22, 2013: Theyyam is a famous Hindu ritual in northern Kerala. The term Theyyam is a corrupt form of Devam ( God) and is performed especially in the districts Kasaragod and Kannur in Kerala. People of these parts of Kerala consider Theyyam as a God and they seek their blessings from the Theyyam. This ritual is performed in kavu , a traditional sacred place near traditional homes in the village. The dance is accompanied by powerful rythmic drumming and the perfomers wear a costume with a spectacular headdress and they belong to the lower class community.

Mysuru, Karnataka, India-April 20 2024; Jain Devotees playing Drum instruments during the Mahavir Jayanti festival procession at Shravanabelaga in Karnataka, India.

Men with umbrellas stand on a crowded punt in the rain, Cochin, Kerala waterways, India. Kerala is a colourful Indian state of waterways and tropical rainforest geography on the southwestern Malabar Coast of the country owing its growth to the spice trade created by its Portuguese and British colonial occupiers that is now an attraction for tourists with its river boats and canals

Kerala, India - April 2, 2023 indian Men Play Traditional Percussion Instrument In Kochi Kerala

A beautifully adorned floral set designed for the bride’s bangle-wearing ceremony. This elegant arrangement adds charm and tradition to the pre-wedding rituals, perfect for celebrating the bride's special day in a vibrant and festive way.

Nellamperoor,Kerala/India- September 27 th 2008: People celebrating Padayani- a traditional temple fest In Kerala One witnesses massive effigies of swans and other legendary characters being brought in, built locally in a procedure known as annamkettu. At night the ambience is set by a colourful procession carrying the effigies of mythological characters like Bhima, Ravana, and Yakshi

Dhaka, Bangladesh– April 14, 2022: Pohela Baishakh celebration in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Ramna Park Salutation. Mangal Shobhajatra at Pohela Boishakh in Bangladesh.

Kaala Kettu Festival or Kettukazhcha. During this temple festival, huge gigantic idols of bull made of cloth & hay are pulled on giant wheels to the Temple premise from around the site where they were constructed.

Decorative Rangoli (Kolam) at the entrance of the South Indian hindu wedding ceremony.

Pathanamthitta, India - March 21,2010:Devotees perform 'Garudan Thookam' a religious ritual where they are lifted high on a pole during the temple Festival in Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India

Banjarmasin, Kalimantan - Indonesia – 30 October 2022: everyday in the morning, women in floating market lok baintan, Banjarmasin city, Indonesia paddled their boat to carry out buying and selling various basic needs such as vegetables and crops from villages along martapura river.

Aranmula ,Kerala ,India, – September 20, 2013 Oarsmen rowing in snake boats participating at Aranmula Boat race.

A beautifully adorned floral set designed for the bride's bangle-wearing ceremony, featuring vibrant flowers and a Mehndi cone. This elegant setup captures the festive spirit of pre-wedding celebrations, highlighting the cultural significance of traditional rituals

On 5 February 2023, the Hindu Tamil festival of Dabbosam was celebrated by devotees at Little India and Hindu temples in Singapore with a special religious celebration and procession. The festival is held once a year and is a great time to experience the exotic ethnicity and culture of South East Asia during your travels.

Kandy, Sri Lanka - November 19, 2018: Believers believes that fire-walking through the pit will not burn their feet if they are pious enough.

02 March 2023, Ahwa(Dang), Gujarat- India, Male dancers are performing dance at the festival of tribal people at Dang-Ahwa,Gujarat India

Kandyan dancer during the show. Kandyan Dance is a dance form that originated in the area called Kandy of the Central hills region in Sri Lanka. But today it has been widespread to other parts of the country.http://bem.2be.pl/IS/sri_lanka_380.jpg

This photograph was taken at a temple in Kerala and what you see in this photograph is elephants who are adorned with golden ornaments. This done as part fo tradition in Kerala.

This August 18, 2016 photo shows the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India, one of the most significant sites in Buddhism. It's believed Buddha reached enlightenment while sitting under the Bodhi Tree at this complex. Floral garlands are draped over a gate.

Bangladeshi people celebrating 1st day of Bengali New Year also called Pahela Boishakh by a traditional cultural rally named Mongol Shobhajatra in Dhaka university area conducted by fine arts institute of the university

$Dozens of ethnic Tamil Hindus in Aceh join the Sithirai Maha Puja celebration procession at Palani Andewar Koil Temple in Banda Aceh on Saturday night, March 29, 2023\n\nThis activity is believed to protect them from various disasters and dangers. As the parade progressed, many Citizens watched and were entertained by this event. Ethnic Tamil Hindus freely celebrate Shitirai Maha Puja activities amid the Muslim majority of Mecca Porch Residents. \n\nThe celebration was also attended by several Hindus from Jakarta, Medan and Padang, who came specifically for the Sithirai Maha Puja event, which has not been held for 3 years due to the Covid 19 pandemic.$

Thrissur, India - September 05,2017:Masked artists perform 'Kummatti dance' on the streets in Thrissur, Kerala,India. Kummatti dance is an ancient folk dance performed during the festival Onam

Kollam, India - 18 January 2015: People playing music and dancing at the hindu carnival festival of Kollam on India

Shan people (an ethnic group living in parts of Burma and Thailand) dress in national costumes to dance the Kakku, Taunggyi, Myanmar, 11 Aug 2023. Bird Dance, Shan culture in Burma.

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