Rest a While... Description: This shot was taken at New Market area of kolkata. Author: Sirsendu Gayen, Kolkata, West Bengal Author URL: Click here Location: Kolkata, West Bengal Year: 2009 Camera: Nikon D80 A rickshaw man getting some rest, Kolkata

Wonderful Gift... Description: They are pilgrim’s of India. At the time of their camping at Kolkata, on their return from Gangasagar, one fine afternoon I saw one woman offering a coin. But no one knows who will take it finally. So it’s a wonderful gift. Author: Sirsendu Gayen, Kolkata, West Bengal Author URL: Click here Location: Kolkata, West Bengal Year: 2009 Camera: Nikon D80 Pilgrims, Kolkata

Indian Tradition... Description: Incomparable to any other dress code in the world Author: Mahavir Desarda, Pune, Maharashtra Location: Pune, Maharashtra Year: 2008 Camera: Sony DSC H7 Four guys in traditional attire

Another World... Description: Often called the “Land of the Red Soil”, Birbhum is one of the most unique districts in West Bengal,India. The climate here is dry and extreme,  the  soil is red and hard, the people are simple and colourful. In the photograph, the bullock cart returns home after a days work. Author: Partha Pal, Birbhum, West Bengal Author URL: Click here Location: Birbhum,West Bengal Year: 2008 Camera: Canon...

Gotipura Dancers... Description: This photo was taken during the 2007 Dastakar festival. The nicely dressed danseuse are actually boys dressed as pretty little girls. Author: Sivasankari Subramanyan, Bangalore, Karnataka Location: Bangalore, Karnataka Year: 2007 Camera: Nikon D80 Gotipura Dancers, Bangalore, Karnataka

Endless Journey... Description: A bridge in Benaras. Lots of people cross this bridge everyday and marks a fascinating view to watch. Author: Subhrangshu Bhandary, Kolkata, West Bengal Location: Benaras Year: 2007 Camera: Fuji 9600 A bridge in Benaras

Glass Bangles... Description: a bunch of glass bangles Author: Syed Ahsan, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Location: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Year: 2009 Camera: Canon Powershot A530 Glass Bangles

Signs... Description: In India, these signs are put on walls as they are believed to keep evil away and bring luck to their lives. Author: Syed Ahsan, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Location: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Year: 2009 Camera: Canon Powershot A530 Signs on the Wall

Lord Ganesha... Description: Ganesha also known as Ganapati,is one of the best-known and most widely worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon. His image is found throughout India. Hindu sects worship him regardless of other affiliations. Devotion to Ganesha is widely diffused and extends to Jains, Buddhists, and beyond India. Author: Syed Ahsan, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Location: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Year: 2009 Camera: Canon Powershot...

The serene waters of the Chandratal Lake... Description: The contrasting features – snow clad mountains…followed by the barren ones….and nestled amongst them the blue waters made watching this an enriching experience…And the sign of ‘OM’ carved on the rock (right hand) made this picture my choice of  “Only in India” Author: Medha Jain, Gurgaon, Haryana Location: Chandratal Lake, Ladakh Year: 2006 Camera: Sony Cybershot,...