"Indian devotee rests"

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15 February 2026

A Shaivite ascetic takes rest in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026, as they arrive for Maha Shivaratri. On Maha Shivaratri, sadhus from various parts of Nepal as well as India traditionally gather at Pashupatinath. It is customary to bid them farewell with offerings and donations after the completion of the festival. A large number of devotees from across Nepal and different parts of India visit the temple for darshan. A special fair is also held in the Pashupati area on the occasion. Maha Shivaratri is observed on Falgun Krishna Chaturdashi. On this day, devotees throng Shiva temples, offering bel leaves, observing fasts, and staying awake through the night in the belief that it brings religious merit.

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3 February 2025

Devotees rest before taking a holy dip in front of the Life Insurance (LIC) temporary office at Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers with the mythical invisible Saraswati river, on the third royal bath on the auspicious occasion of 'Basant Panchami' during the ''Maha Kumbh Mela,'' or the Great Pitcher Festival, in Prayagraj, India, on February 3, 2025

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12 January 2025

A pilgrim rests inside the Ganga Sagar transit camp before heading for an annual trip to Sagar Island for the one-day festival of ''Makar Sankranti'' in Kolkata, India, on January 12, 2025.

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7 November 2024

A Hindu woman devotee takes a rest after performing rituals in the river Ganga during the Hindu festival Chhath in Kolkata, India, on November 7, 2024. The 'Chhath' festival is mostly celebrated in the northern parts of India, where devotees pay respects to the Sun God and pray for the welfare and prosperity of their families.

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19 August 2024

Hindu devotees are taking rest before paying obeisance on the occasion of the Raksha Bandhan festival at the Shankaracharya temple in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on August 19, 2024.

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18 July 2024

Vegetarian restaurants are operating outside the Neem Karori Baba Kainchi Dham Ashram near Nainital in Kainchi, Uttarakhand, India, on April 20, 2024. Each year on June 15, the Kainchi Dham Bhandara is taking place to commemorate the inauguration of the temple, a celebration that is typically receiving over 100,000 devotees.

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9 April 2024

Hindu devotees are resting after participating in a procession to mark the Hindu New Year in Kolkata, India, on April 9, 2024.

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15 January 2024

A Hindu devotee is taking a rest during the Pongal festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 15, 2024. Pongal, the vibrant Hindu harvest festival, is extending its joy beyond India to Sri Lanka. Celebrated with fervour, it is uniting the Tamil communities in both countries. In Sri Lanka, cities like Jaffna and Trincomalee are witnessing lively festivities as families come together to express gratitude for nature's bounty. Pongal is transcending religious and ethnic boundaries, fostering communal harmony. Beyond its cultural significance, the festival is serving as a reminder of the interconnectedness of agrarian communities, emphasising the importance of sustainable farming practices. In essence, Pongal is a celebration that is weaving a rich tapestry of cultural exchange and shared joy across borders.

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15 January 2024

A Hindu devotee is taking a rest during the Pongal festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 15, 2024. Pongal, the vibrant Hindu harvest festival, is extending its joy beyond India to Sri Lanka. Celebrated with fervour, it is uniting the Tamil communities in both countries. In Sri Lanka, cities like Jaffna and Trincomalee are witnessing lively festivities as families come together to express gratitude for nature's bounty. Pongal is transcending religious and ethnic boundaries, fostering communal harmony. Beyond its cultural significance, the festival is serving as a reminder of the interconnectedness of agrarian communities, emphasising the importance of sustainable farming practices. In essence, Pongal is a celebration that is weaving a rich tapestry of cultural exchange and shared joy across borders.

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30 December 2023

A devotee is resting inside a mosquito net at the Gangasagar Mela transit camp while on their way to the annual Hindu festival at Gangasagar, where they will take a dip at the confluence of the river Ganges and the Bay of Bengal in Kolkata, India, on December 30, 2023.

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30 December 2023

A devotee is resting inside a mosquito net at the Gangasagar Mela transit camp while on their way to the annual Hindu festival at Gangasagar, where they will take a dip at the confluence of the river Ganges and the Bay of Bengal in Kolkata, India, on December 30, 2023.

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27 June 2023

Farmers are seen selling goats and lamb at a temporary livestock market put together ahead of Eid-ul-Adha observation in Kolkata , India , on 27 June 2023 . Eid-ul-Adha is the second most important holiday in Islam and is also known as Feast of the sacrifice. Devotees ritually sacrifice livestock and its meat is consumed by ones family and rest is donated to poor and needy .

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27 June 2023

Farmers are seen selling goats and lamb at a temporary livestock market put together ahead of Eid-ul-Adha observation in Kolkata , India , on 27 June 2023 . Eid-ul-Adha is the second most important holiday in Islam and is also known as Feast of the sacrifice. Devotees ritually sacrifice livestock and its meat is consumed by ones family and rest is donated to poor and needy .

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27 June 2023

People are seen carrying away goats for sacrifice from a livestock market , ahead of Eid-ul-Adha observation in Kolkata , India , on 27 June 2023 . Eid-ul-Adha is the second most important holiday in Islam and is also known as Feast of the sacrifice. Devotees ritually sacrifice livestock and its meat is consumed by ones family and rest is donated to poor and needy .

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27 June 2023

People are seen carrying away goats for sacrifice from a livestock market , ahead of Eid-ul-Adha observation in Kolkata , India , on 27 June 2023 . Eid-ul-Adha is the second most important holiday in Islam and is also known as Feast of the sacrifice. Devotees ritually sacrifice livestock and its meat is consumed by ones family and rest is donated to poor and needy .

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27 June 2023

Farmers are seen selling goats and lamb at a temporary livestock market put together ahead of Eid-ul-Adha observation in Kolkata , India , on 27 June 2023 . Eid-ul-Adha is the second most important holiday in Islam and is also known as Feast of the sacrifice. Devotees ritually sacrifice livestock and its meat is consumed by ones family and rest is donated to poor and needy .

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