Celebrations Galore | Festivals of India - Photo Blog

This collection is close to my heart. As much as I love my country, I love the festivals celebrated here. We celebrate festivals almost every other day. From Makar Sankranti to Holi, from Gokulashtami to Christmas, these festivals give us a reason to celebrate (and to shop), every now and then.

Shivaji Park Durga Pujo 2012

That's when my camera plays an important role. These pictures are captured using a Canon rebel T2i. 

At every event or occasion, I try to capture every moment, be it the festive spirit, the crowds, expressions or the Idol. Although I missed capturing the wonderful Gokulashtami celebrations this year, Ganesh Utsav and Navratri more than made up for it. I ended up capturing 5000-6000 odd pictures from Ganesh Utsav to Diwali. These are the three most important festivals that are celebrated on a large scale, with a lot of pomp, in my house.

Pictures in this post are taken across Mumbai, including some popular Pandals! And once again, let me remind you. For me, photography is just a hobby. There is a lot of learn at every step, and your feedback is always welcome.

Saibaba Punyatithi Palkhi Solha 2012 (Mumbai)

Lalbaugcha Raja 2012

Sarvajanik Durga Pujo 2012 (Wadala, Mumbai)

An artist works on giving the Ganapati idols some final touches.

Happy Diwali

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