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Gajan/Charak Festival of Bengal
Gajan celebration is performed by the devotees signifying marriages of the male forces of Shiva, Nil or Dharmaraj with their respective consorts. One way it signifies the union of the forces of sun and earth. On the other hand the tradition of Charak Puja is all about worshipping the Charak tree and the several penance acts performed by Charak Sanyasis.
Charak Puja (also known as Cadak, and Nil Puja) is a Hindu folk festival in honour of the god Shiva. It's held in southern Bangladesh and West Bengal on the last day (Songkranti) of the month of Chaitra (Choitro in the Bengali calendar), at midnight.People believe that by satisfying Shiva, the festival will bring prosperity by eliminating the sorrow and sufferings of the previous year. The preparation usually starts a month in advance. The arrangement team of the festival go from village to village to procure the necessary components like paddy, oil, sugar, salt, honey, money and other items needed for the ritual. On the midnight of the Songkranti, the worshippers are gathered together to worship Shiva, and after a puja, the prasad (items blessed by the deity) are distributed.The tradition behind Charak Puja is worshipping the Charak tree. Several acts of penance are performed by Charak Sanyasis around and on the tree on 14th April every year. This includes inserting hooks through devotees back. After years of practice, they are able to pierce the sharp hooks without damaging the veins and causing less pain. They then use these hooks to swing around the tree. The Charak tree stands around 30 to 40 feet tall and has no roots or branches. The tree is worshipped by priests before being placed in a ditch and balanced by bamboos. After the Sanyasis perform their penance acts, the tree is immersed into the river. The Charak Sanyasis then brings it back to the puja ground, which is a local ground.
In Bengal, Gajan and Charak stand unique in the scenario of Bengal festivals and in today's modern age. Although it is celebrated mostly in rural Bengal, the festival is still celebrated in some parts of Kolkata city.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Leeke Street Graphiti
Leeke Street in London is famous for its graphiti and Graphiti artists.
Leeke Street in London is famous for its graphiti and Graphiti artists. An artist can be seen here working on his artwork on asummer afternoon below the bridge.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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May Day Rally
May Day Rally in London
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May Day Rally
May Day Rally in London
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May Day Rally
May Day Rally in London
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May Day Rally
May Day Rally in London
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May Day Rally
May Day Rally in London
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May Day Rally
May Day Rally in London
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May Day Rally
May Day Rally in London
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May Day Rally
May Day Rally in London
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May Day Rally
May Day Rally in London
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May Day Protest in London
Protests and Rally on the streets of London on May Day 2019.
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May Day Protest in London
Protests and Rally on the streets of London on May Day 2019.
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May Day Protest in London
Protests and Rally on the streets of London on May Day 2019.
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May Day Protest in London
Protests and Rally on the streets of London on May Day 2019.
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May Day Protest in London
Protests and Rally on the streets of London on May Day 2019.
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May Day Protest in London
Protests and Rally on the streets of London on May Day 2019.
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May Day Protest in London
Protests and Rally on the streets of London on May Day 2019.
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May Day Protest in London
Protests and Rally on the streets of London on May Day 2019.
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May Day Protest in London
Protests and Rally on the streets of London on May Day 2019.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Hair Fountain
A monk (sadhu) washes his hair in the holy waters of Ganga after completing his morning rituals and taking a holy dip on the occasion of Makarsankranti at the Gangasagar Mela...
A monk (sadhu) washes his hair in the holy waters of Ganga after completing his morning rituals and taking a holy dip on the occasion of Makarsankranti at the Gangasagar Mela...
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the hear of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Bristol Pride 2019
Photographs from the Bristol Pride March of 2019...
Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside.
Courtesy: Wikipedia
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Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Photographs from the colourful Carnival at the heart of the London city.....
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music.
It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture.
The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.
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Bristol Pride 2019
Photographs from the Bristol Pride March of 2019...
Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside.
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Bristol Pride 2019
Photographs from the Bristol Pride March of 2019...
Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside.
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Bristol Pride 2019
Photographs from the Bristol Pride March of 2019...
Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside.
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Bristol Pride 2019
Photographs from the Bristol Pride March of 2019...
Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside.
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Bristol Pride 2019
Photographs from the Bristol Pride March of 2019...
Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside.
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Bristol Pride 2019
Photographs from the Bristol Pride March of 2019...
Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside.
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Bristol Pride 2019
Photographs from the Bristol Pride March of 2019...
Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside.
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Bristol Pride 2019
Photographs from the Bristol Pride March of 2019...
Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside.
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Bristol Pride 2019
Photographs from the Bristol Pride March of 2019...
Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside.
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Bristol Pride 2019
Photographs from the Bristol Pride March of 2019...
Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside.
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Bristol Pride 2019
Photographs from the Bristol Pride March of 2019...
Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside.
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Bristol Pride 2019
Photographs from the Bristol Pride March of 2019...
Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside.
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Bristol Pride 2019
Photographs from the Bristol Pride March of 2019...
Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside.
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Bristol Pride 2019
Photographs from the Bristol Pride March of 2019...
Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside.
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Bristol Pride 2019
Photographs from the Bristol Pride March of 2019...
Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside.
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Bristol Pride 2019
Photographs from the Bristol Pride March of 2019...
Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside.
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Bristol Pride 2019
Photographs from the Bristol Pride March of 2019...
Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside.
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Bristol Pride 2019
Photographs from the Bristol Pride March of 2019...
Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside.
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Bristol Pride 2019
Photographs from the Bristol Pride March of 2019...
Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside.
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Pulikali
Pulikkali is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala.
Pulikkali is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala. It is performed by trained artists to entertain people on the occasion of Onam, an annual harvest festival, celebrated mainly in the Indian state of Kerala. Performers painted like tigers and hunters in bright yellow, red, and black dance to the beats of instruments like Udukku and Thakil. Literal meaning of Pulikkali is the 'play of the tigers' hence the performance revolve around the theme of tiger hunting. The folk art is mainly practiced in Thrissur district of Kerala.
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Pulikali
Pulikkali is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala.
Pulikkali is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala. It is performed by trained artists to entertain people on the occasion of Onam, an annual harvest festival, celebrated mainly in the Indian state of Kerala. Performers painted like tigers and hunters in bright yellow, red, and black dance to the beats of instruments like Udukku and Thakil. Literal meaning of Pulikkali is the 'play of the tigers' hence the performance revolve around the theme of tiger hunting. The folk art is mainly practiced in Thrissur district of Kerala.
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Pulikali
Pulikkali is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala.
Pulikkali is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala. It is performed by trained artists to entertain people on the occasion of Onam, an annual harvest festival, celebrated mainly in the Indian state of Kerala. Performers painted like tigers and hunters in bright yellow, red, and black dance to the beats of instruments like Udukku and Thakil. Literal meaning of Pulikkali is the 'play of the tigers' hence the performance revolve around the theme of tiger hunting. The folk art is mainly practiced in Thrissur district of Kerala.
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Pulikali
Pulikkali is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala.
Pulikkali is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala. It is performed by trained artists to entertain people on the occasion of Onam, an annual harvest festival, celebrated mainly in the Indian state of Kerala. Performers painted like tigers and hunters in bright yellow, red, and black dance to the beats of instruments like Udukku and Thakil. Literal meaning of Pulikkali is the 'play of the tigers' hence the performance revolve around the theme of tiger hunting. The folk art is mainly practiced in Thrissur district of Kerala.
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Pulikali
Pulikkali is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala.
Pulikkali is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala. It is performed by trained artists to entertain people on the occasion of Onam, an annual harvest festival, celebrated mainly in the Indian state of Kerala. Performers painted like tigers and hunters in bright yellow, red, and black dance to the beats of instruments like Udukku and Thakil. Literal meaning of Pulikkali is the 'play of the tigers' hence the performance revolve around the theme of tiger hunting. The folk art is mainly practiced in Thrissur district of Kerala.
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Ganapati Festival, Mumbai
Photos from the Ganapati Visarjan at Mumbai Juhu Beach...
Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last day of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....
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Holi, At Barsana
HOli celebration at Barsana the village of goddess Radha
Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.
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Holi, At Barsana
HOli celebration at Barsana the village of goddess Radha
Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.
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Holi, At Barsana
HOli celebration at Barsana the village of goddess Radha
Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.
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Holi, At Barsana
HOli celebration at Barsana the village of goddess Radha
Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.
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Holi, At Barsana
HOli celebration at Barsana the village of goddess Radha
Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.
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Holi, At Barsana
HOli celebration at Barsana the village of goddess Radha
Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.
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Holi, At Barsana
HOli celebration at Barsana the village of goddess Radha
Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.
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Holi, At Barsana
HOli celebration at Barsana the village of goddess Radha
Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.
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Holi, At Barsana
HOli celebration at Barsana the village of goddess Radha
Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.
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Holi, At Barsana
HOli celebration at Barsana the village of goddess Radha
Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.
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Holi, At Barsana
HOli celebration at Barsana the village of goddess Radha
Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.
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Holi, At Barsana
HOli celebration at Barsana the village of goddess Radha
Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.
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Holi, At Barsana
HOli celebration at Barsana the village of goddess Radha
Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.
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Holi, At Barsana
HOli celebration at Barsana the village of goddess Radha
Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.
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Holi, At Barsana
HOli celebration at Barsana the village of goddess Radha
Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.
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Holi, At Barsana
HOli celebration at Barsana the village of goddess Radha
Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.
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Holi, At Barsana
HOli celebration at Barsana the village of goddess Radha
Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.
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Gajan/Charak Festival of Bengal
Gajan celebration is performed by the devotees signifying marriages of the male forces of Shiva, Nil or Dharmaraj with their respective consorts. One way it signifies the union of the forces of sun and earth. On the other hand the tradition of Charak Puja is all about worshipping the Charak tree and the several penance acts performed by Charak Sanyasis.
Charak Puja (also known as Cadak, and Nil Puja) is a Hindu folk festival in honour of the god Shiva. It's held in southern Bangladesh and West Bengal on the last day (Songkranti) of the month of Chaitra (Choitro in the Bengali calendar), at midnight.People believe that by satisfying Shiva, the festival will bring prosperity by eliminating the sorrow and sufferings of the previous year. The preparation usually starts a month in advance. The arrangement team of the festival go from village to village to procure the necessary components like paddy, oil, sugar, salt, honey, money and other items needed for the ritual. On the midnight of the Songkranti, the worshippers are gathered together to worship Shiva, and after a puja, the prasad (items blessed by the deity) are distributed.The tradition behind Charak Puja is worshipping the Charak tree. Several acts of penance are performed by Charak Sanyasis around and on the tree on 14th April every year. This includes inserting hooks through devotees back. After years of practice, they are able to pierce the sharp hooks without damaging the veins and causing less pain. They then use these hooks to swing around the tree. The Charak tree stands around 30 to 40 feet tall and has no roots or branches. The tree is worshipped by priests before being placed in a ditch and balanced by bamboos. After the Sanyasis perform their penance acts, the tree is immersed into the river. The Charak Sanyasis then brings it back to the puja ground, which is a local ground.
In Bengal, Gajan and Charak stand unique in the scenario of Bengal festivals and in today's modern age. Although it is celebrated mostly in rural Bengal, the festival is still celebrated in some parts of Kolkata city.
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Holi, At Barsana
HOli celebration at Barsana the village of goddess Radha
Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.
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Holi, At Barsana
HOli celebration at Barsana the village of goddess Radha
Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.
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Gajan/Charak Festival of Bengal
Gajan celebration is performed by the devotees signifying marriages of the male forces of Shiva, Nil or Dharmaraj with their respective consorts. One way it signifies the union of the forces of sun and earth. On the other hand the tradition of Charak Puja is all about worshipping the Charak tree and the several penance acts performed by Charak Sanyasis.
Charak Puja (also known as Cadak, and Nil Puja) is a Hindu folk festival in honour of the god Shiva. It's held in southern Bangladesh and West Bengal on the last day (Songkranti) of the month of Chaitra (Choitro in the Bengali calendar), at midnight.People believe that by satisfying Shiva, the festival will bring prosperity by eliminating the sorrow and sufferings of the previous year. The preparation usually starts a month in advance. The arrangement team of the festival go from village to village to procure the necessary components like paddy, oil, sugar, salt, honey, money and other items needed for the ritual. On the midnight of the Songkranti, the worshippers are gathered together to worship Shiva, and after a puja, the prasad (items blessed by the deity) are distributed.The tradition behind Charak Puja is worshipping the Charak tree. Several acts of penance are performed by Charak Sanyasis around and on the tree on 14th April every year. This includes inserting hooks through devotees back. After years of practice, they are able to pierce the sharp hooks without damaging the veins and causing less pain. They then use these hooks to swing around the tree. The Charak tree stands around 30 to 40 feet tall and has no roots or branches. The tree is worshipped by priests before being placed in a ditch and balanced by bamboos. After the Sanyasis perform their penance acts, the tree is immersed into the river. The Charak Sanyasis then brings it back to the puja ground, which is a local ground.
In Bengal, Gajan and Charak stand unique in the scenario of Bengal festivals and in today's modern age. Although it is celebrated mostly in rural Bengal, the festival is still celebrated in some parts of Kolkata city.
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Gajan/Charak Festival of Bengal
Gajan celebration is performed by the devotees signifying marriages of the male forces of Shiva, Nil or Dharmaraj with their respective consorts. One way it signifies the union of the forces of sun and earth. On the other hand the tradition of Charak Puja is all about worshipping the Charak tree and the several penance acts performed by Charak Sanyasis.
Charak Puja (also known as Cadak, and Nil Puja) is a Hindu folk festival in honour of the god Shiva. It's held in southern Bangladesh and West Bengal on the last day (Songkranti) of the month of Chaitra (Choitro in the Bengali calendar), at midnight.People believe that by satisfying Shiva, the festival will bring prosperity by eliminating the sorrow and sufferings of the previous year. The preparation usually starts a month in advance. The arrangement team of the festival go from village to village to procure the necessary components like paddy, oil, sugar, salt, honey, money and other items needed for the ritual. On the midnight of the Songkranti, the worshippers are gathered together to worship Shiva, and after a puja, the prasad (items blessed by the deity) are distributed.The tradition behind Charak Puja is worshipping the Charak tree. Several acts of penance are performed by Charak Sanyasis around and on the tree on 14th April every year. This includes inserting hooks through devotees back. After years of practice, they are able to pierce the sharp hooks without damaging the veins and causing less pain. They then use these hooks to swing around the tree. The Charak tree stands around 30 to 40 feet tall and has no roots or branches. The tree is worshipped by priests before being placed in a ditch and balanced by bamboos. After the Sanyasis perform their penance acts, the tree is immersed into the river. The Charak Sanyasis then brings it back to the puja ground, which is a local ground.
In Bengal, Gajan and Charak stand unique in the scenario of Bengal festivals and in today's modern age. Although it is celebrated mostly in rural Bengal, the festival is still celebrated in some parts of Kolkata city.
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Gajan/Charak Festival of Bengal
Gajan celebration is performed by the devotees signifying marriages of the male forces of Shiva, Nil or Dharmaraj with their respective consorts. One way it signifies the union of the forces of sun and earth. On the other hand the tradition of Charak Puja is all about worshipping the Charak tree and the several penance acts performed by Charak Sanyasis.
Charak Puja (also known as Cadak, and Nil Puja) is a Hindu folk festival in honour of the god Shiva. It's held in southern Bangladesh and West Bengal on the last day (Songkranti) of the month of Chaitra (Choitro in the Bengali calendar), at midnight.People believe that by satisfying Shiva, the festival will bring prosperity by eliminating the sorrow and sufferings of the previous year. The preparation usually starts a month in advance. The arrangement team of the festival go from village to village to procure the necessary components like paddy, oil, sugar, salt, honey, money and other items needed for the ritual. On the midnight of the Songkranti, the worshippers are gathered together to worship Shiva, and after a puja, the prasad (items blessed by the deity) are distributed.The tradition behind Charak Puja is worshipping the Charak tree. Several acts of penance are performed by Charak Sanyasis around and on the tree on 14th April every year. This includes inserting hooks through devotees back. After years of practice, they are able to pierce the sharp hooks without damaging the veins and causing less pain. They then use these hooks to swing around the tree. The Charak tree stands around 30 to 40 feet tall and has no roots or branches. The tree is worshipped by priests before being placed in a ditch and balanced by bamboos. After the Sanyasis perform their penance acts, the tree is immersed into the river. The Charak Sanyasis then brings it back to the puja ground, which is a local ground.
In Bengal, Gajan and Charak stand unique in the scenario of Bengal festivals and in today's modern age. Although it is celebrated mostly in rural Bengal, the festival is still celebrated in some parts of Kolkata city.
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Gajan/Charak Festival of Bengal
Gajan celebration is performed by the devotees signifying marriages of the male forces of Shiva, Nil or Dharmaraj with their respective consorts. One way it signifies the union of the forces of sun and earth. On the other hand the tradition of Charak Puja is all about worshipping the Charak tree and the several penance acts performed by Charak Sanyasis.
Charak Puja (also known as Cadak, and Nil Puja) is a Hindu folk festival in honour of the god Shiva. It's held in southern Bangladesh and West Bengal on the last day (Songkranti) of the month of Chaitra (Choitro in the Bengali calendar), at midnight.People believe that by satisfying Shiva, the festival will bring prosperity by eliminating the sorrow and sufferings of the previous year. The preparation usually starts a month in advance. The arrangement team of the festival go from village to village to procure the necessary components like paddy, oil, sugar, salt, honey, money and other items needed for the ritual. On the midnight of the Songkranti, the worshippers are gathered together to worship Shiva, and after a puja, the prasad (items blessed by the deity) are distributed.The tradition behind Charak Puja is worshipping the Charak tree. Several acts of penance are performed by Charak Sanyasis around and on the tree on 14th April every year. This includes inserting hooks through devotees back. After years of practice, they are able to pierce the sharp hooks without damaging the veins and causing less pain. They then use these hooks to swing around the tree. The Charak tree stands around 30 to 40 feet tall and has no roots or branches. The tree is worshipped by priests before being placed in a ditch and balanced by bamboos. After the Sanyasis perform their penance acts, the tree is immersed into the river. The Charak Sanyasis then brings it back to the puja ground, which is a local ground.
In Bengal, Gajan and Charak stand unique in the scenario of Bengal festivals and in today's modern age. Although it is celebrated mostly in rural Bengal, the festival is still celebrated in some parts of Kolkata city.
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Ganapati Festival, Mumbai
Photos from the Ganapati Visarjan at Mumbai Juhu Beach...
Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last day of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....
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Ganapati Festival, Mumbai
Photos from the Ganapati Visarjan at Mumbai Juhu Beach...
Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last day of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....
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Ganapati Festival, Mumbai
Photos from the Ganapati Visarjan at Mumbai Juhu Beach...
Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last day of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....
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Ganapati Festival, Mumbai
Photos from the Ganapati Visarjan at Mumbai Juhu Beach...
Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last dy of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....
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Ganapati Festival, Mumbai
Photos from the Ganapati Visarjan at Mumbai Juhu Beach...
Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last day of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....
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Ganapati Festival, Mumbai
Photos from the Ganapati Visarjan at Mumbai Juhu Beach...
Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last day of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....
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Ganapati Festival, Mumbai
Photos from the Ganapati Visarjan at Mumbai Juhu Beach...
Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last dy of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....
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Ganapati Festival, Mumbai
Photos from the Ganapati Visarjan at Mumbai Juhu Beach...
Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last day of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....
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Ganapati Festival, Mumbai
Photos from the Ganapati Visarjan at Mumbai Juhu Beach...
Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last day of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....
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Ganapati Festival, Mumbai
Photos from the Ganapati Visarjan at Mumbai Juhu Beach...
Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last day of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....
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Ganapati Festival, Mumbai
Photos from the Ganapati Visarjan at Mumbai Juhu Beach...
Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last day of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....