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Raksha Bandhan Images: Raksha Bandhan in Sanskrit literally means “the tie or knot of protection“. It is an ancient Hindu festival that ritually celebrates the love and duty between brothers and their sisters. The sister performs a Rakhi ceremony, then prays to express her love and her wish for the well being of her brother; in return, the brother ritually …

Cricket Images For Students And Children: Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players on a cricket field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard-long pitch with a wicket (a set of three wooden stumps) sited at each end. One team, designated the batting team, attempts to score as many runs as possible, whilst …

Muharram Images: Free Muharram Procession Stock Photos – Muharram is observed by the Muslim community across the world in commemoration of the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Imam Hussain along with his family and followers, who were killed in the Battle of Karbala in AD 680. The Prophet’s son-in-law Ali, and Ali’s elder son Hassan, are also remembered during this …

Jagannath Rath Yatra Images For Students: One of the most-awaited festivals in the Orissa state as well as in India, Jagannath Rath Yatra is an annual event, which is celebrated in the month of June or July. It is dedicated to Lord Jagannath (Lord Krishna), his sister Goddess Subhadra and his elder brother Lord Balabhadra. It is also called Gundicha …

World No Tobacco Day Images for Students – In the last couple of decades, major efforts have been taken to reduce tobacco consumption rates around the globe. These efforts are the results of concern over the harmful effect of tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke. This year on World No Tobacco Day the World Health Organisation (WHO) is highlighting …

Gudi Padwa Festival Images For Students: Gudi Padwa is derived from the Sanskrit name for Chaitra Shukla Pratipad. It is celebrated on the first day of the Chaitra month to mark the beginning of the New year according to the lunisolar Hindu calendar. Here are the photos of the Gudi Padwa festival… Gudi Padwa Festival Free Stock Images Gudi Padwa …

Eid Festival Images: Ramadan Free Stock Photos For Students: Eid al-Fitr also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival and the Lesser Eid, is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting (sawm). The religious Eid is a single day during …

Govardhan Puja Images For Students And Children: Govardhan puja is performed on the day following Badi Diwali. In many houses, Annakut puja is performed by preparing Chappan Bhog which contains 56 varieties of food items which are offered to God. An image of Govardhan is made of cow dung or mud. A picture of Govardhan can also be used for …

Diwali Festival Images For Students: Diwali is India‘s biggest and most significant festival. Celebrating Diwali sees the whole country glowing under the light of lamps, candles, and fireworks. These Diwali photos show the heartwarming beauty of the occasion. Get Delicious Mithai & Dry Fruits From Chandni Chowk: Sondesh from Annapurna Bhandar, Karachi Halwa from Chaina Ram Sindhi Confectioners, and Ghiya …

Dussehra Festival Images For Students: Dussehra is a popular festival celebrated by Hindus all over India, albeit with different names. It is also known as Vijayadashmi (‘Vijay’ meaning ‘victory’ and ‘Dashmi meaning ‘tenth day), as it is believed that it was on this day that Lord Rama killed the demon-king, Ravana and rescued his abducted wife – Sita. In other …