Prayer and Good Accounting... Description: On the occasion of the “Bengali New Year” puja is going on for new accounting ledger i.e. “Hal Khata”. Photo was taken on 14.04.2009, Camera Nikon D90 with 18-105 mm lens. Author: Syamal Kr. Saha, Kolkata, West Bengal Location: Kolkata, West Bengal Year: 2009 Camera: Nikon D90 with 18-105 mm G VR lens Hal Khata, Kolkata

Daily Routine – Hampi, Karnataka... Description: Women carrying water, Hampi, Karnataka Author: Atanu Paul, Kolkata, West Bengal Location: Hampi, Karnataka Year: 2009 Camera: Nikon D80 Women Carrying Water, Hampi, Karnataka

At his Divine Feet... Description: This picture was taken in Shravanbenegola, Karnataka. This is the highest monolithic statue in the World. Author: Atanu Paul, Kolkata, West Bengal Location: Shravanbenegola, Karnataka Year: 2009 Camera: Nikon D80 Shravanbenegola, Karnataka

River Concert, Damodar River... Description: On the occassion of commemorating their ancestors (after death) a specific Sanothal Tribe in Purulia District performing a dance ritual on the river Damodar. Author: Abhijit Bhattacharyya, Kolkata, West Bengal Location: Purulia District, West Bengal Year: 2008 Camera: Nikon D70s Sanothal Trible, Purulia District, West Bengal

Rajasthani Ghungroo... Description: A Rajasthani dancer making her first move. Author: Abhijit Bhattacharyya, Kolkata, West Bengal Location: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan Year: 2008 Camera: Nikon D70s Ghungroo on a Dancer's Feet, Jaisalmer

Nanhe Rajasthan... Description: These boys play hindi movie songs with some traditional adaptations. Author: Abhijit Bhattacharyya, Kolkata, West Bengal Location: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan Year: 2008 Camera: Nikon D70s Street Dancer, Jaisalmer

On the way back... Description: Five camel owners were crossing from one dune to another along with their camels -  leaving behind elongated shadows on the adjacent dunes. Author: Abhijit Bhattacharyya, Kolkata, West Bengal Location: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan Year: 2008 Camera: Nikon D70s Camels, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Bandhna Festival... Description: The photograph has been taken during the Bandhna Festival, that occurs during Pous Sankranti (generally 14/15 January). In this festival,  the entire tribal (Sanothal) village celebrates their well being in a traditional way where all female members take part in dance. Drums and music are played by the male members of the village. Author: Abhijit Bhattacharyya, Kolkata, West Bengal Location: Biharinath Hill,...

Durga Puja... Description: Before durgapuja the image of durga is being transported from Kumartuli to the puja venue. Author: Arup Haldar, Kolkata, West Bengal Location: Kolkata, West Bengal Year: 2008 Camera: Leica C-Lux 2 Durga Puja preparations, West Bengal

The Cow Race – Jalabaria Village, West Benga... Description: Every year at the onset of monsoon, a cow race is organized by the villagers of Jalabaria in the South 24 Paraganas district of West Bengal. Author: Arup Haldar, Kolkata, West Bengal Location: Jalabaria Village, West Bengal Year: 2008 Camera: Leica C-Lux 2 Cow Race, Jalabaria Village, West Bengal