People enjoying autumn at Mount Macedon in Melbourne. The mountain is a wonderland of heritage gardens and wild bushscapes of eucalyptus, pine and tall Mountain Ash. Inviting cellar doors and soul-soothing views. Magnificent mansions and native wildlife. It’s a paradise for those who love nature, stunning gardens and outdoor activities. Mount Macedon’s beauty is constantly changing with the seasons. Autumn is particularly popular as the oak trees on Macedon’s Honour Avenue become ablaze with colours.

The Baisabi Festival of the hills ended with the sangrai or water festival of the Marma community in Rangamati. The sadness and sorrow of the old year is washed away and the new year is welcomed through this water festival. Sangrai Water Festival being the main social event of Marmas, Sangrai festival is celebrated with great pomp by the Marma community. Although the Baisabi festival ends with the water festival at the Rangamati Ching Hla Mong Mari Stadium, the Baisabi festival will continue till the end of April in the remote areas of the hills.

Hindu devotees hold the idol of Lord Ram while take part during Ram Navami rally. This festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of the deity Vishnu. Ram Navami celebrations have turned into a political battleground in recent years. This year the Calcutta high court granted permission to take out Ram Navami processions while imposing certain conditions.

Sangrai is the name of the New Year celebration of the Bangladeshi Marma and Rakhine ethnic groups, which is celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year. Although it is one of the main traditional ceremonies of the Marmas, the Rakhine also celebrate the New Year with their own rules.

Bangladesh's Unique Fishing Festival" Polo Bawa is a century-old traditional fishing festival in Bangladesh. Held in late winter when water levels are low and farmlands aren't ready for new crops, the festival attracts hundreds of villagers and fishermen. Participants use bamboo-made fish-catching traps called "polo" in knee-deep water, creating a festive atmosphere. The event serves as a communal activity, bringing people of all ages together to celebrate, forget their worries, and enjoy the adventure. It has become a significant cultural and social tradition in the riverine regions of the country.

Desperate holidaymakers traveling on the rooftop of launches to reach their village home for the Eid-ul-Fitr festival from Sadarghat launch.

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Thai and foreign tourists celebrate the event "Khao San World Water Festival Unesco 2024", at Khao San Road of Phra Nakhon District in bangkok on April 14, 2024. Khao San Road is another famous landmark in Thailand. the destination of backpackers from around the world, Let tourists have fun using water to fight on this street. The Traditional Thai New Year festival “Songkran in Thailand” UNESCO inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Devotees in Bainan, a village about 60 kilometers from Kolkata, are celebrating the Gajan festival with fervent devotion. The week-long Hindu festival, culminating with Charak Puja on the Bengali New Year, features participants known as Gajan Sannyasi or Bhokta engaging in rituals and performances. One of the striking aspects of Gajan is the Shiva Nriye, a dance dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees, adorned with vibrant costumes and body paint, perform this energetic dance as a form of worship. Some participants even pierce their bodies with nails as a way to express their devotion and endure physical hardship in honor of the deity. The origins of Gajan remain unclear, though some historians believe it has roots in Tantric Buddhism. Regardless…

Thai and foreign tourists celebrate Let’s get hype with Songkran Festival in SILOM road, which take place on April 13, 2024. transforming Silom Road, a busy traffic route in Bangkok. Let people have fun using water to fight on this street. The Traditional Thai New Year festival “Songkran in Thailand” UNESCO inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

In Chittagong, Bangladesh, every year during Eid-ul-Fitr, a unique micro-migration takes place. Witness the frenzied rush of commuters at the Chittagong railway station. Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the biggest religious festivals of Muslims around the world and a huge interstate travel to Bangladesh

Thai tourists and foreigners especially family groups Traveled to see a lively performance at Samutprakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo on April 6, 2024. in Samut Prakan Province 35 kilometers from Bangkok. After being temporarily closed for 3 years due to the COVID-19 epidemic situation.

A group of men dressed in Totonac costumes are seen on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, while performing the ritual of the 'Voladores de Papantla' (by their name in Spanish), in the Fundadores Park, in Playa del Carmen, belonging to the municipality of Solidaridad (Mexico). A tall mast, the sounds of the tambourine and the piccolo, are fundamental elements of the ritual of the 'Voladores de Papantla' who return to Playa del Carmen after the break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ritual ceremony of the 'Voladores de Papantla' is considered Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. This ritual arrived in Playa del Carmen (Solidaridad) in March 2012, being the first cultural attraction on Fifth Avenue; In December of the same year, the…

The majestic beauty of perfect cone Mt. Mayon seen from The Oriental Hotel in Legaspi City. Albay on April 1, 2024. The Oriental Hotel is one of the finest hotel in Lagaspi City, Albay owned by LKY group of companies. It is a first class hotel and it's the only kind hotel on the entire Bicol province. Perched on the hills of Taysan.

General view of Sassi di Matera, Basilicata Region in Southern Italy.

Union Minister of State (I/C) for Law & Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal , Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Tarachand Saraswat , BJP leader Mahaveer Ranka and volunteers participate in the ''Ahimsa Run for Peace and Non Violence'' under the aegis of Jeeto Bikaner in Bikaner

People gather in Midtown East for the annual Easter Parade in New York City. Each year New Yorkers put on their most creative hats and outfits and stroll down Manhattan's Fifth Avenue on Easter Sunday.

Following the conclusion of the Ganga Mela festivities at Sarsaiya Ghat, members of a dedicated voluntary organization took to the banks of the Ganges to engage in a crucial cleanup effort. Armed with determination and eco-friendly bags, these volunteers diligently embarked on the task of plogging, meticulously removing plastics and various foreign objects that had accumulated on the riverbed. The initiative, which has become a routine practice, forms a vital component of the Namami Gange program. This program, integral to the broader Ganga River Basin Project, is committed to the rejuvenation and purification of the sacred Ganges river. Amidst the picturesque backdrop of Sarsaiya Ghat, where devotees had gathered to partake in the religious…

people visiting the fair is displayed during the Bangkok International Motor Show at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre, Nonthaburi Province, thailand on March 29, 2024.

Hindu religious festival Holi celebrations in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Holi, a Hindu religious festival of colours, celebrate across the country with due religious fervour and much enthusiasm. As a ritual in celebration of the festival, the devotees visit the shrines, temples and offer colours (abir) at the feet of Idol of the God Sri Krishna and Goddess Sri Radhika.

Appearance of one of the last winter sunrises on Monday, March 18, 2024, on Xcalacoco beach, in Playa del Carmen, in the municipality of Solidaridad, in Quintana Roo (Mexico). Xcalacoco is a beach in the state of Quintana Roo (southern Mexico), it is a coastal area quite isolated from the most commercial and tourist area of the region. Its name in the Mayan language means 'twin coconuts'. Xcalacoco beach it has managed to recertify itself with the distinctive 'Blue flag'. To achieve this certificate it is necessary to overcome more than 30 requirements established in the protocols. Some of them are: having access, bathrooms, showers, information modules, warehouses and security. Xcalacoco beach is located on the north coast of Playa del Carmen,…

People from Hindu community fire the "Holika" on Sunday night to celebrate Holi festival in district Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Hiranyakashipu's sister, Holika, had a boon granting her immunity to fire. She attempted to trick Prahlad into a pyre, but divine intervention led to her demise while Prahlad emerged unscathed. This event symbolizes the victory of good over evil, a theme central to Holika Dahan.

Daily life buzzes in the morning wholesale flower market of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Hundreds convene to engage in wholesale transactions of flowers. The Shivala flower bazaar operates every day in the early morning for approximately six hours, facilitating the bustling trade of blooms.

The many believers Gather together in The Wai Kru traditional Thai Sak Yant tattoo Ceremony at Wat Bang Phra temple (Located 45 kilometers from Bangkok), Nakhon Pathom Province on March 23, 2024. is show respect worship Master tattoo, believe that a traditional Sak Yant tattoo Design on his body will bring them good luck and protection from harm.

The Government Public Relations Department of Thailand (PRD) led a group of media to visit the ONE Championship match at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok, on Friday March 22, 2024. as part of organize a study tour and activities titled “The Art of Muay. Thai: Enhancing Thailand's Image and Creative Economy” The activities aim to promote Muay Thai on a global scale as a creative industry and cultural heritage and allow foreigners to experience the charms of traditional martial arts through the world-famous Muay Thai program.

Devotees of Agarwal community participation in 'Shree Shyam Falgun Holy Dhwaja Nishan Shobha Yatra' in Bikaner.

Muay Thai students, Thais and foreigners Attend the ancient sacred ceremony The 16th World Wai Kru Muay Thai Ceremony will be held on March 17, 2024 at Wat Mahathat, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ayutthaya Province, thailand. which is away from Bangkok Go north for about 1 hour.

General Post Office buildings were illuminated on the eve of this month, Kolkata GPO is celebrating 250 years of establishment in Kolkata. Kolkata Hockey League champion East Bengal. They won the trophy after defeating Calcutta Customs Club 5-2 in the last match of the group stage on Friday. Although the last two years did not get success, this time East Bengal is the winner. They won all the matches in the group at the East Bengal Ground in Kolkata.

Passengers fist day of travel metro train running through the tunnel decorated with blue lights to mark the lower part of the river Ganges after commencement of its commercial services in Kolkata. Hundreds of commuters thronged the stations in the early morning to be part of the "first-day first underwater metro" bandwagon. People were seen clapping and raising 'Vande Bharat' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' slogans as they travelled in the country's first underwater metro train, an engineering marvel. A train began its journey from the Howrah Maidan station on the East-West metro corridor of Kolkata at 7 am today. Simultaneously another train started from Esplanade station at the same time.

Thousands participate at the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade along Fifth Avenue in New York City.

Kolkata marked a historic day on Friday as jubilant crowds thronged the Howrah Maidan Metro Station to experience the country's first-ever underwater metro service. This momentous occasion follows the inauguration of the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section of the East-West Corridor by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 6, 2024, signifying a significant milestone in India's public transportation infrastructure. The overwhelming response at the station on Friday was a testament to the public's excitement about this revolutionary development. Hundreds of passengers erupted in cheers as they embarked on their inaugural ride under the Hooghly River, marking a new era for urban mobility in Kolkata.

The Poh Teck Tung Foundation, together with Mitraphap Samakkhi Foundation (Tongxia Xiangtung) Hat Yai, brought a statue of the Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao god from Hat Yai, Tai Hong Kong god and Najasa Tai Zhi god, statue to be enshrined (temporarily) at Poh Teck Tung Foundation in Bangkok on March 10, 2024. To make believers faithful Went to pay homage and pray for blessings.

Rajashtani Artist with long mustache poses for photos with a tourist after the arrival of Maharajas Express train, in Bikaner, Wednesday, March 6, 2024. DINESH GUPTA BIKANER-09414253300

The atmosphere of a ship resting on the shore at Kenjeran Beach, East Java. Kenjeran Beach is one of the famous beach tourist destinations in East Java

Charmonai Darbar Sharif is a famous and popular place all over in Bangladesh. Every year a large number of devotees going there to participate the mahfil. There are many ways to go there at water way is best of all. usually the mahfil is held in The Bangla month falguns last three days in Barishal so, waterway is more comfortable than others. Devotees from different remote parts of the country have arrived in charmonai Mahfil. in this image we watching a four storied giant launch is full of devotees of Charmonai ig come back from the mahfil.They are enjoying the journey in waterway. Every year in a particular date they get together to take part in this place. Millions of Muslims come from remote countryside even out side of the country.…

Holy relics of Lord Buddha and his disciples Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Maha Moggallana from India to Temporarily Enshrined in Thailand to Celebrate of HM the King’s of Thailand 72nd birth anniversary and to further strengthen the relationship between India and Thailand. It will be enshrined in Thailand until 18 March.

Sunrise scenery at Sitio Bakal, Brgy. Bagong Silangan, Quezon City

As part of the commemoration of National Science Day 2024 on February 28th, the Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM), Kolkata organizes a Popular Science Lecture on February 27th, 2024, at the BITM premises. The event includes an interactive session titled 'Save Bees – Save our Biodiversity' with Dr. Saikat Kumar Basu, Executive Research Director at PFS, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. The session features a workshop on bee conservation, education, and awareness for 260 children.

Thai tourists and foreigners Pay attention admire the giant animal-shaped kites of various shapes, at the PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL KITE ON THE BEACH 2024 event over the sky on the beach of Pattaya City, (eastern region, 174 kilometers from Bangkok) Chonburi Province, Thailand, on February 23, 2024.

The Nalban Waterbody, a crucial part of the East Kolkata Wetlands, Ramsar site in India, has dried up completely, raising concerns about the health of the ecosystem and the livelihoods of local communities. Fishing in the Nalban, a shallow "bheri" (lake), has been a tradition for generations, providing sustenance for many families in the region. However, this year, the waterbody has been devoid of water for an extended period, raising questions about the impact on fish populations and the wider ecosystem.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma's convoy stopped at a red light in Jaipur. He puts brakes on VVIP culture, embraces red light.

The remnants resulting from the immersion of idols are contributing to the pollution of the Ganges in Kolkata.

A working young conductor of the public bus in the midst of the street.

The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) the Ministry of Transport, open to the public to view "The parallel bridge to Rama 9 Bridge" Thailand's first parallel bridge across the Chao Phraya River. It will be open to vehicles Traveling service soon. The parallel bridge to Rama 9 Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge that stretches across the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, is the first in Thailand to have dual pylons. It runs parallel to the Rama 9 Bridge and boasts 8 traffic lanes, spanning approximately 42 meters in width, It is estimated that the bridge will be able to accommodate up to 150,000 cars daily.

Today marks the commencement of the Horti Food Festival 2024, a vibrant extravaganza showcasing the finest in agriculture and cuisine. Held at the Netaji Indoor Stadium, the three-day event promises a fusion of exhibition, seminars, and cultural programs. Participants from various districts of West Bengal and neighboring states proudly display their signature products, highlighting the rich diversity of the region. Organized by the Department of Food Processing, Industries & Horticulture, Govt. of West Bengal, this festival celebrates the essence of agriculture and culinary excellence.

Kolkata Press Photographers' Association is set to celebrate the 4th year of Swarasati Puja alongside a captivating photographic exhibition. The event, scheduled for the 14th and 15th of February, will unfold at the bustling footpath of Esplanade East, promising a visual treat for passersby. With a remarkable collection of 240 photographic prints curated by 120 skilled artists, the exhibition aims to showcase the diverse talents and perspectives prevalent among press photographers. The choice of hosting the exhibition at a busy footpath is deliberate, reflecting the challenging environments in which these photographers often operate to capture compelling stories. The Hindu goddess Swarasati, revered for her association with knowledge, art,…

Against the backdrop of Kolkata's iconic Ghats, a community of mud larkers has made a remarkable discovery a part of their daily routine. Armed with metal detectors and sieves, these enthusiasts scour the exposed riverbed during low tide, unearthing coins, jewelry, and artifacts dating back centuries. Their finds not only serve as a testament to Kolkata's vibrant past but also contribute to the preservation of its cultural heritage. Despite facing challenges such as pollution and declining water levels, these dedicated mud larks persist in their quest for hidden treasures. Their efforts have garnered attention from locals and authorities alike, highlighting their invaluable role in uncovering the city's history. As the sun sets over the Ganges,…

Despite its urban surroundings of multistory houses and bustling bazaars, Santragachi Jheel is a haven for migratory birds this winter, its surface mostly covered by water hyacinth. Among the diverse avian visitors, Lesser Whistling Ducks stand out as the dominant species, accompanied by various smaller varieties. The juxtaposition of urban life and natural beauty captivates birdwatchers, who flock to witness this unique phenomenon. Efforts are underway to preserve this delicate ecosystem amidst urbanization, ensuring Santragachi Jheel remains a sanctuary for migratory birds amidst the bustling cityscape.

Thai-Chinese people and tourists wear red clothes, Light incense pay homage to sacred things. For prosperity in life and group of dancers men performs Lion Dance during Chinese New Year festival celebration, inside The Guangdong Shrine, Yaowarat (Chinatown) in Bangkok, Thailand, on February 10, 2024.

Chinatown ahead of the Chinese or Lunar New Year. As part of the upcoming celebration of the Chinese New Year, the tourists continue to flock to Chinatown, Binondo.