Hindu festivals around the globe

Dawn.com Published February 6, 2012
Nepalese Hindu women warm themselves up around a fire after a mass bath during the month-long Swasthani festival in the Changu Narayan at Bhaktapur, on the outskirts of Kathmandu on February 4, 2012. Hundreds of married and unmarried women in the Himalayan nation are marking the month-long fast in the hope of a prosperous life and conjugal happiness. ? AFP Photo
Nepalese Hindu women warm themselves up around a fire after a mass bath during the month-long Swasthani festival in the Changu Narayan at Bhaktapur, on the outskirts of Kathmandu on February 4, 2012. Hundreds of married and unmarried women in the Himalayan nation are marking the month-long fast in the hope of a prosperous life and conjugal happiness. ? AFP Photo
Nepalese Hindu devotees? line up for prayer after a mass bath during the month-long Swasthani festival in the Changu Narayan at Bhaktapur, on the outskirts of Kathmandu on February 4, 2012. Hundreds of married and unmarried women in the Himalayan nation are marking the month-long fast in the hope of a prosperous life and conjugal happiness. ? AFP Photo
Nepalese Hindu devotees? line up for prayer after a mass bath during the month-long Swasthani festival in the Changu Narayan at Bhaktapur, on the outskirts of Kathmandu on February 4, 2012. Hundreds of married and unmarried women in the Himalayan nation are marking the month-long fast in the hope of a prosperous life and conjugal happiness. ? AFP Photo
Hindu priests light a traditional oil lamp before the start of evening prayers called "Aarti" at Sangam during Magh Mela festival in the northern Indian city of Allahabad February 2, 2012. The festival is an annual religious event held during the Hindu month of Magh, when thousands of devotees take a holy dip in the waters of Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers. ? Reuters Photo
Hindu priests light a traditional oil lamp before the start of evening prayers called "Aarti" at Sangam during Magh Mela festival in the northern Indian city of Allahabad February 2, 2012. The festival is an annual religious event held during the Hindu month of Magh, when thousands of devotees take a holy dip in the waters of Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers. ? Reuters Photo
Indian hindu devotees practice "Naamdaan", a type of meditation during a rally held by Indian spirtual guru Sri Tulsidas Maharaj, also known as Jai Gurudev Baba in Hyderabad. Jai Gurudev Baba is touring all over the country to spread the meaning of life and spirtuality with emphasis on food and meditation. ? AFP Photo
Indian hindu devotees practice "Naamdaan", a type of meditation during a rally held by Indian spirtual guru Sri Tulsidas Maharaj, also known as Jai Gurudev Baba in Hyderabad. Jai Gurudev Baba is touring all over the country to spread the meaning of life and spirtuality with emphasis on food and meditation. ? AFP Photo
Artists from the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dressed as Hindu God Krishna (L) and Goddess Radha pose during a media preview for the annual Surajkund Crafts Fair in Surajkund on the outskirts of New Delhi. Hundreds of artists and craftsmen thronged the fair to perform and sell their handicrafts. ? Reuters Photo
Artists from the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dressed as Hindu God Krishna (L) and Goddess Radha pose during a media preview for the annual Surajkund Crafts Fair in Surajkund on the outskirts of New Delhi. Hundreds of artists and craftsmen thronged the fair to perform and sell their handicrafts. ? Reuters Photo
Hindu devotees' surround the Lord Murugan's chariot during a procession to mark the start of Thaipusam, an annual festival symbolizing the struggle between good and evil in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, early Monday, Febuary 6, 2012. The festival is rooted in Hindu legend and was brought from southern India by 19th century immigrants who came to the Malaysian peninsula to work in rubber estates and government offices. ? AP Photo
Hindu devotees' surround the Lord Murugan's chariot during a procession to mark the start of Thaipusam, an annual festival symbolizing the struggle between good and evil in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, early Monday, Febuary 6, 2012. The festival is rooted in Hindu legend and was brought from southern India by 19th century immigrants who came to the Malaysian peninsula to work in rubber estates and government offices. ? AP Photo
Hindu devotees offer prayers and get blessings from the Lord Murugan's chariot during a procession to mark the start of Thaipusam, an annual festival symbolizing the struggle between good and evil in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, early Monday, Febuary 6, 2012. The festival is rooted in Hindu legend and was brought from southern India by 19th century immigrants who came to the Malaysian peninsula to work in rubber estates and government offices. ? AP Photo
Hindu devotees offer prayers and get blessings from the Lord Murugan's chariot during a procession to mark the start of Thaipusam, an annual festival symbolizing the struggle between good and evil in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, early Monday, Febuary 6, 2012. The festival is rooted in Hindu legend and was brought from southern India by 19th century immigrants who came to the Malaysian peninsula to work in rubber estates and government offices. ? AP Photo
Balinese Hindus arrive to celebrate the religious festival of Galungan at Jagatnatha temple in Singaraja, on the Hindu majority island of Bali. Galungan, based on the Hindu saka calendar, is the most important festival in Bali and symbolizes the victory of Virtue (Dharma) upon Evil (Adharma). ? AFP Photo
Balinese Hindus arrive to celebrate the religious festival of Galungan at Jagatnatha temple in Singaraja, on the Hindu majority island of Bali. Galungan, based on the Hindu saka calendar, is the most important festival in Bali and symbolizes the victory of Virtue (Dharma) upon Evil (Adharma). ? AFP Photo
Balinese Hindus carry offerings as they celebrate the religious festival of Galungan at Jagatnatha temple in Singaraja, on the Hindu majority island of Bali. Galungan, based on the Hindu saka calendar, is the most important festival in Bali and symbolizes the victory of Virtue (Dharma) upon Evil (Adharma). ? AFP Photo
Balinese Hindus carry offerings as they celebrate the religious festival of Galungan at Jagatnatha temple in Singaraja, on the Hindu majority island of Bali. Galungan, based on the Hindu saka calendar, is the most important festival in Bali and symbolizes the victory of Virtue (Dharma) upon Evil (Adharma). ? AFP Photo

This gallery comprises of images, displaying Hindu devotees from various parts of the world; each celebrating a distinctive festival and ritual. — Photos by Agencies

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Saketh
Feb 06, 2012 08:05pm
Beautiful photos!!
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Sufi
Feb 07, 2012 01:33am
How amazing.... beautiful rituals, connection with the universe and with inner being.. hindu religion is still a soft corner of this planet. No wonder mystic and sufis have been wondering along hindu monks for centuries. Peace and love from Pakistan
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tav murthy
Feb 07, 2012 10:35am
Wonderful pictures.Thank you DAWN for giving an opportunity to see such beautiful photos and relevent captions.This piece is an excellent education to many.Please expand your Marketing in the sub-continent and contribute towards brotherhood in the region through such ,universal concepts.
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Waqas
Feb 07, 2012 12:45pm
Really interesting and unique window into the culture of our neighbors by chance but brothers by choice.
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Ashish
Feb 07, 2012 05:02pm
Wonderful pics!! I still remember Dawn published pics of Hindu Temples in the past. That was good too. I would appreciate if they could re-publish the pics with address as I'm very much interested to visit them.
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