Show Navigation

Search Results

Refine Search
Match all words
Match any word
Prints
Personal Use
Royalty-Free
Rights-Managed
(leave unchecked to
search all images)
{ 225 images found }

Loading ()...

  • Followers of the Shiva sect of Hinduism ritually bathe at a Hindu Bathing festival at Courtalam waterfall, Tamil Nadu, India
    10_SFE_961021_0001.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_Z.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_U.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_BB.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_AP.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_Y.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_X.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_S.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_Q.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_I.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_H.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_F.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_D.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_BD.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_AF.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_W.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_T.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_O.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_N.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_M.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_BE.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_BA.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_AT.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_AL.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_AI.jpg
  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
    20120310holi hindu festival_A.jpg
  • an ash smeared saddhu performs a mortification with his penis at the Ardh Kumbh Mela 1995, Allahbad, India
    sfe_950130_0039.jpg
  • Saddhus in a boat at the Kumbh Mela. Ardh Kumbh Mela 1995, Allahbad, India
    sfe_950130_0014.jpg
  • Monindro Mondol prays to Bonobibi, the goddess of the forest. He does this on a daily basis to protect him and his family form being attacked by the Bengal tiger, not an uncommon problem in West Bengal's Sunderbans delta, India
    20071204_india_0225_1.jpg
  • The Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
    _MG_3920.jpg
  • Three men play large horn instrueents at a musical and religious celebration in Manali on 27th October 2009, Himachal Pradesh, India.
    himalaya20091027_50.jpg
  • People worshipping and bathing in the river ganges at dawn on 21st December 2009, Varanasi / Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India. According to Hindu mythology, Varanasi was founded by Shiva, one of three principal deities along with Brahma and Vishnu, and is seen as a significant and holy place to followers of the Hundu faith.
    _MG_7431.jpg
  • The Square Water Pavillion aka Queens Bath at sundown dusk, in the UNESCO heritage site, ancient, holy village and Temple complex of Hampi on 5th December 2009, Karnataka, India. Hampi is one of Indias most famous landmarks, with numerous Hindu temples from the Vijayanagara Empire. .
    _MG_6485.jpg
  • The Vitthala temple in the UNESCO heritage site, ancient, holy village and Temple complex of Hampi on 5th December 2009, Karnataka, India. Hampi is one of Indias most famous landmarks, with numerous Hindu temples from the Vijayanagara Empire. .
    _MG_6179.jpg
  • Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
    _F3A6494_1.jpg
  • A saddhu at this camp at the Ardh Kumbh Mela 1995, Allahbad, India
    SFE_950130_0029.jpg
  • Boys are massaged by their teachers at the Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerala, India. Massage is seen as an essential part of Kathakali training, making the boy's bodies supple and strong.<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
    SFE_030212_0008.jpg
  • A pilgrim and his wife get ready to immerse themselves in the Ganges as an act of religious purification
    sfe_000129_0016.jpg
  • Devotees and their saddhu at the Kumbh Mela
    sfe_000129_0008.jpg
  • A woman with jasmine flowers in her hair, prays at a shrine in the Murugan Temple in Swamimalai, Tamil Nadu, India
    SFE_100128_217.jpg
  • Sculptures in the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
    _MG_3827.jpg
  • The Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
    _MG_3890.jpg
  • The Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
    _MG_3769.jpg
  • Paintings in the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
    _MG_3805.jpg
  • Sculptures in the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
    _MG_3775.jpg
  • Pilgrims bathe in the sea on the very most southern tip of India on 23rd November, 2009, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India. .
    _MG_3748.jpg
  • A Sadhu / Babba in orange robes on the banks of the Ganges on 21st December 2009 in Varanasi / Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India. According to Hindu mythology, Varanasi was founded by Shiva, one of three principal deities along with Brahma and Vishnu, and is seen as a significant and holy place to followers of the Hundu faith.
    _MG_7366.jpg
  • Sadhus / Babbas on the banks of the Ganges on 21st December 2009 in Varanasi / Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India. According to Hindu mythology, Varanasi was founded by Shiva, one of three principal deities along with Brahma and Vishnu, and is seen as a significant and holy place to followers of the Hundu faith.
    _MG_7320.jpg
  • Sadhus / Babbas on the banks of the Ganges on 21st December 2009 in Varanasi / Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India. According to Hindu mythology, Varanasi was founded by Shiva, one of three principal deities along with Brahma and Vishnu, and is seen as a significant and holy place to followers of the Hundu faith.
    _MG_7316.jpg
  • The river ganges from a boat at dawn on 21st December 2009, Varanasi / Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India. According to Hindu mythology, Varanasi was founded by Shiva, one of three principal deities along with Brahma and Vishnu, and is seen as a significant and holy place to followers of the Hundu faith. .
    _MG_7287.jpg
  • The river ganges from a boat at dawn on 21st December 2009, Varanasi / Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India. According to Hindu mythology, Varanasi was founded by Shiva, one of three principal deities along with Brahma and Vishnu, and is seen as a significant and holy place to followers of the Hundu faith. .
    _MG_7207.jpg
  • The Square Water Pavillion aka Queens Bath at sundown dusk, in the UNESCO heritage site, ancient, holy village and Temple complex of Hampi on 5th December 2009, Karnataka, India. Hampi is one of Indias most famous landmarks, with numerous Hindu temples from the Vijayanagara Empire. .
    _MG_6481.jpg
  • River crossing with traditional boats at the UNESCO heritage site, ancient, holy village and Temple complex of Hampi on 5th December 2009, Karnataka, India. Hampi is one of Indias most famous landmarks, with numerous Hindu temples from the Vijayanagara Empire. .
    _MG_5983.jpg
  • People outside the Virupaksha temple in the UNESCO heritage site, ancient, holy village and Temple complex of Hampi on 4th December 2009, Karnataka, India. Hampi is one of Indias most famous landmarks, with numerous Hindu temples from the Vijayanagara Empire. .
    _MG_5866.jpg
  • Two children in the Virupaksha temple in the UNESCO heritage site, ancient, holy village and Temple complex of Hampi on 4th December 2009, Karnataka, India. Hampi is one of Indias most famous landmarks, with numerous Hindu temples from the Vijayanagara Empire. .
    _MG_5949.jpg
  • The Virupaksha temple in the UNESCO heritage site, ancient, holy village and Temple complex of Hampi on 4th December 2009, Karnataka, India. Hampi is one of Indias most famous landmarks, with numerous Hindu temples from the Vijayanagara Empire. .
    _MG_5852.jpg
  • Taman Kertha Gosa temple in Semapura aka Klungkung, is an 18th Century Hindu Balinese temple with an intricately painted ceiling showing scenes from the Bhima Swarga, on 13th June 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. Kertha Gosa means the place where the king meets with his ministries to discuss questions of justice.
    _DSC5111.jpg
  • Taman Kertha Gosa temple in Semapura aka Klungkung, is an 18th Century Hindu Balinese temple with an intricately painted ceiling showing scenes from the Bhima Swarga, on 13th June 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. Kertha Gosa means the place where the king meets with his ministries to discuss questions of justice.
    _DSC5104.jpg
  • Taman Kertha Gosa temple in Semapura aka Klungkung, is an 18th Century Hindu Balinese temple with an intricately painted ceiling showing scenes from the Bhima Swarga, on 13th June 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. Kertha Gosa means the place where the king meets with his ministries to discuss questions of justice.
    _DSC5088.jpg
  • Taman Kertha Gosa temple in Semapura aka Klungkung, is an 18th Century Hindu Balinese temple with an intricately painted ceiling showing scenes from the Bhima Swarga, on 13th June 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. Kertha Gosa means the place where the king meets with his ministries to discuss questions of justice.
    _DSC5083.jpg
  • Taman Kertha Gosa temple in Semapura aka Klungkung, is an 18th Century Hindu Balinese temple with an intricately painted ceiling showing scenes from the Bhima Swarga, on 13th June 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. Kertha Gosa means the place where the king meets with his ministries to discuss questions of justice.
    _DSC5073.jpg
  • Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival. The chariot is pulled by rope by women on one side, men on the other.
    _F3A6688_1.jpg
  • Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival. The chariot is pulled by rope by women on one side, men on the other.
    _F3A6680_1.jpg
  • Exhausted Hindu devotees, who, carrying coconuts and covered with ash roll upon the London tarmac behind the chariot to participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
    _F3A6238_1.jpg
  • Hindu devotees carrying coconuts and covered with ash roll upon the London tarmac behind the chariot to participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
    _F3A6206_1.jpg
  • Exhausted Hindu devotees, who, carrying coconuts and covered with ash roll upon the London tarmac behind the chariot to participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
    _F3A6197_1.jpg
  • Hindu devotees carrying coconuts and covered with ash roll upon the London tarmac behind the chariot to participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
    _F3A6185_1.jpg
  • Bringing food for blessing as Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
    _F3A6142_1.jpg
  • Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
    _F3A5984_1.jpg
  • A pilgrim at the Ardh Kumbh Mela 1995, Allahbad, India
    SFE_950130_0048.jpg
  • Saddhus smeared with ash at the Kumbh Mela, near Allahbad, India
    SFE_950130_0004.jpg
  • Tiled ceiling detail at the Shri Swaminaraya Mandir, Neasden, UK. Opened in 1995, the temple is the first traditional Mandir in the UK.
    SFE_050809_0010.jpg
  • Tourist at the Shri Swaminaraya Mandir, Neasden, UK. Opened in 1995, the temple is the first traditional Mandir in the UK.
    SFE_050809_0002.jpg
  • A Kathakali performance at the Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerala, India.The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics
    SFE_030212_0052.jpg
  • An actor offers a prayer before commencing his make up. Costume and make up are highly stylied and very laborious in Kathakali.The Kalamandalam was founded in the 1930's to preserve the ancient forms of Keralan arts and dance of which Kathikali, a mute mixture of ballet and drama is the most well known..Cherathuruty, Kerala, India
    SFE_030212_0045.jpg
  • Professor Balasubramanian, a senior teacher and accomplished Kathakali performer at the Kerala Kalamandalam.The Kalamandalam was founded in the 1930's to preserve the ancient forms of Keralan arts and dance of which Kathikali, a mute mixture of ballet and drama is the most well known..Cherathuruty, Kerala, India
    SFE_030212_0035.jpg
  • A boy practices his eye exercises at the Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerala, India<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
    SFE_030212_0025.jpg
  • A saddhu and a portrait of a god at the Kumbh Mela
    sfe_000129_0030.jpg
  • Two pilgrims at the Kumbh Mela
    sfe_000129_0023.jpg
  • Arun Warrior, 19, a student at the Kerala Kalamandalam, the State academy for kathikali, stands in a shaft of light after practice.<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
    36_SFE_030212_0001_1.jpg
  • Boys oil themselves before a massage by a teacher, Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerala, India. Massage is seen as an essential part of Kathakali training, making the boy's bodies supple and strong.<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
    2_SFE_030212_0006_1.jpg
  • A priest by a shrine at the Murugan temple, gives ritual blessings to pilgrims in Swamimalai, India.
    SFE_100128_230_1.jpg
  • A priest by a shrine at the Murugan temple, Swamimalai, India
    SFE_100128_212.jpg
  • A tourist photographs the Samudra manthan or the “churning of the ocean milk” on the North Corridor wall at the Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia.
    10-cambodia-7114.jpg
  • Details of necklaces and ritual markings on the chest of a devotee of the God Murugan at the Murugan temple in Swamimalai, India.
    SFE_100128_249.jpg
  • A priest by a shrine at the Murugan temple, gives ritual blessings to pilgrims in Swamimalai, India.
    SFE_100128_207.jpg
  • Paintings in the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
    _MG_3922.jpg
  • Sculptures in the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
    _MG_3907.jpg
  • The Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
    _MG_3918.jpg
  • Paintings in the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
    _MG_3923.jpg
  • Sculptures in the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
    _MG_3904.jpg
  • Sculptures in the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
    _MG_3909.jpg
  • The Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
    _MG_3860.jpg
  • Pilgrims seen in front of the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
    _MG_3844.jpg
  • Paintings in the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
    _MG_3801.jpg
  • Pilgrims seen in front of the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
    _MG_3789.jpg
  • Sculptures in the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
    _MG_3778.jpg
  • The Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
    _MG_3764.jpg
  • Sculptures in the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
    _MG_3773.jpg
  • Pilgrims bathe in the sea on the very most southern tip of India on 23rd November, 2009, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India. .
    _MG_3633.jpg
Next
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
x

In Pictures

  • About
  • Contact
  • Join In Pictures
  • Archive
    • All Galleries
    • Search
    • Cart
    • Lightbox
    • Client Area