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!