India is a mix of many vibrant cultures and colours. One can clearly distinguish the North from the South and the East from the West simply based on ethnic differences. With so many varied languages, festivals, religions and traditions, it makes us all the more exotic and incredible to the rest of the world!
We define ‘unity in diversity’ like no other country does and are absolutely flamboyant in our description. Our lavish cultures speak for themselves and make us as colourful as ever. These 65 photos will show exactly how vibrant we are:
1. A field of marigold flowers in Panskura, West Bengal
2. The beauty of rangeen folk musicians in Jaipur
3. The holy ghats of Varanasi
4. The Taj Mahal with its shades of white and grey
5. The amazing elephant rides
6. The golden glow of the Buddha
7. The visarjan ceremonies of Ganesh Chaturthi
8. The magnificence of the South
9. The vibrance of the East
10. The feel good spirit of Punjab
11. The traditional elephant festival of Thrissur
12. The decorations of the elephants in Jaipur
13. The intricately decorated diyas
14. And the lakes of Ladakh bleeding blue
15. Puppetry brings a sense of classical tint to our vibrance
16. Camels are elaborately decorated
17. The shops are equally colourful
18. We even like to colour our diyas
19. The Taj Mahal sees more colours than just white
20. And so does Maa Durga
21. Where else would you find colourful prayer halls?
22. And rangeen headgear
23. How can we miss the swag of our sadhus ?
24. Bangles come in all sizes and colours
25. And so do ghungroos
26. The green grocer has more than just green
27. As kids, we have done some kick-ass workouts
28. The lush, green countryside
29. Starlit Diwali nights have a beautiful shade of their own
30. Diyas that never run out of light
31. The three primary colours of India
32. The elephant God of India in all its beauty and poise
33. From the royal bunch of warriors…
34. To the intriguing Maharaja Express
35. The Temples down south are worth a tour
36. Steam engines, with their copper lustre, emit a special colour of innovation and journey
37. Feathers of the magnificent national bird
38. Blue, bright and everything nice
39. Our brave stuntmen put on a show every year on Republic Day
40. Grooving the Rajasthani way
41. The dramatic folk numbers are of immense cultural significance here
42. The stupas , the temples and the rivers, glow with historic relevances
43. Goan beaches and their varieties are true places of serenity and calm
44. The electric atmosphere in cricket stadiums
45. We put on a royal show of colours like no other
46. The mighty Bengal Tiger adds a distinctive colour of its own
47. So does the peacock with all its bright feathers
48. Our forts blend naturally with the green flora of the surroundings
49. The daring fire tricks add to our culture subliminally
50. We’re home to the highest mountain range in the world
51. The deserts are definitely more than shades of mustard
52. There’s colour even in our tiny wind gauges
53. Can you count the number of shades on this Temple?
54. The scintillating kite show with innumerable colours
55. Unique yet evocative birds of India
56. Rich Indian food, full of rich colours
57. The exquisitely painted statues
58. The detailing of the various moortis of Gods
59. The various shows of Indian mythology
60. Madhubani artists at work
61. Women dress in inexplicable, bright shades of yellow, pink, red and orange
62. The radiant boat rides of Kashmir
63. The pleasant shades of Mumbai’s Marine Drive
64. A vivid skyline with a mesmerising city below
65. The beautiful colours of the Kumbh mela
India is a scintillating mystique, an amalgamation of cultures, a booth of ethnic vibrancy and traditional versatility, and one of the best places to sit back and enjoy a bright, peaceful joyride. We simply have much to love about Mother India!