Colorful celebrations

Eefa Khalid Published October 20, 2010
An Indian child carries a face of an idol of the goddess Durga as devotees immerse it in the river Mahananda during the Dusshera.?AFP
An Indian child carries a face of an idol of the goddess Durga as devotees immerse it in the river Mahananda during the Dusshera.?AFP
An Indian young boy wades through the river carrying pieces of an idol of the Hindu Goddess Durga after its immersion ceremony.
An Indian young boy wades through the river carrying pieces of an idol of the Hindu Goddess Durga after its immersion ceremony.
Indian sweet confectionary makers Avtar Singh stands by his goods at a road side stall in Amritsar. Traditionally, sweets are purchased for the Karva Chauth festival (Husband's Day) by married Hindu women who undertake a fast and offer prayers seeking the welfare, prosperity, well-being, and longevity of their husbands. Karva Chauth takes place on October 26, 2010.?AFP
Indian sweet confectionary makers Avtar Singh stands by his goods at a road side stall in Amritsar. Traditionally, sweets are purchased for the Karva Chauth festival (Husband's Day) by married Hindu women who undertake a fast and offer prayers seeking the welfare, prosperity, well-being, and longevity of their husbands. Karva Chauth takes place on October 26, 2010.?AFP
An Indian man walking with an umbrella as smoke covers the spectators watching the effigy of demon king Ravana burn during Dussehra festival, in Hyderabad, India. .?AP
An Indian man walking with an umbrella as smoke covers the spectators watching the effigy of demon king Ravana burn during Dussehra festival, in Hyderabad, India. .?AP
Hindu devotees smear each other's face with vermillion as part of Vijayadashmi rituals, in Allahabad, India, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010. Vijayadashmi, also known as Dussehra celebrated Sunday is the culmination of Navaratri festival.?AP
Hindu devotees smear each other's face with vermillion as part of Vijayadashmi rituals, in Allahabad, India, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010. Vijayadashmi, also known as Dussehra celebrated Sunday is the culmination of Navaratri festival.?AP
An Indian potter makes earthen lamps ahead of Diwali, the festival of lights, in Ahmadabad, India.?AP
An Indian potter makes earthen lamps ahead of Diwali, the festival of lights, in Ahmadabad, India.?AP

From a potter making earthen lamps for Diwali to Hindu devotees  smearing vermillion.  A glimpse into the colorful celebration of life in India.

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