Wednesday, June 30, 2010

An Indian mini-bus driver cleans his vehicle in thick fog in Allahabad, India, Monday, Jan. 25, 2010

An Indian mini-bus driver cleans his vehicle in thick fog in Allahabad, India, Monday, Jan. 25, 2010



Friday, June 25, 2010

A Hindu holy man ties a turban on the banks of "Sangam"

A Hindu holy man ties a turban on the banks of "Sangam" the confluence of rivers Ganges and Yamuna during the annual month long fair "Magh Mela" in Allahabad, India, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Hundreds of thousands of devout Hindus take a bath at the confluence during the astronomically auspicious period of over 30 days celebrated as "Magh Mela" to rid themselves of their sins and attain prosperity.







Sunday, June 20, 2010

South Africa's Jean Paul Duminy bowls in the nets during a practice session ahead of the first cricket test match against India in Nagpur, India, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010.

South Africa's Jean Paul Duminy bowls in the nets during a practice session ahead of the first cricket test match against India in Nagpur, India, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010.


Tuesday, June 15, 2010

The Lotus Temple's silhouette is seen at sunset in New Delhi on February 3, 2010. The Bahai House of Worship, popularly known as the Lotus Temple due to its flower-like shape, was completed in 1986.

The Lotus Temple's silhouette is seen at sunset in New Delhi on February 3, 2010. The Bahai House of Worship, popularly known as the Lotus Temple due to its flower-like shape, was completed in 1986.


Saturday, June 12, 2010

Spectators look on as a model of an Indian Air Force fighter plane is paraded during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010.

Spectators look on as a model of an Indian Air Force fighter plane is paraded during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010.


Saturday, June 05, 2010

Indian soldiers dressed in colorful clothing perform on motorcycles during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010.

Indian soldiers dressed in colorful clothing perform on motorcycles during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010.


Friday, June 04, 2010

Members of the Indian Border Security Forces mounted on camel rehearse

Members of the Indian Border Security Forces mounted on camel rehearse "Beating the Retreat" as part of preparations for Republic Day celebrations at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010. 



Thursday, June 03, 2010

People look at illuminated buildings that house the country's main government offices, during Republic Day in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010.

People look at illuminated buildings that house the country's main government offices, during Republic Day in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010. 



Wednesday, June 02, 2010

A Jammu and Kashmir state police daredevil performs stunts during the Republic Day

A Jammu and Kashmir state police daredevil performs stunts during the Republic Day celebrations in Jammu, India, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010.



Tuesday, June 01, 2010

A Kathakali dancer performs during a cultural program

A Kathakali dancer performs during a cultural program in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh February 1, 2010. Kathakali is an elaborate classical dance-drama from the southern Indian state of Kerala that combines literature, music, painting, acting and dance. The dance depicts stories from Hindu mythology and is usually religious in nature.