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.

Kumari Puja was celebrated in a grand ceremony at Adyapith temple in Dakshineswar. About 2000 children are worshiped as Kumari. On this folkloric day Goddess Adya, comes to the Adyapith temple in the form of a Kumari. Since then, every year the day is celebrated in Adyapith Temple.

South Kolkata Ram Nabami celebration committee origanized a procession on 17th April,2024 to mark the birth of Ram, one of the most popularly revered deities in Hinduism, also known as the seventh avatar of Vishnu.

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.

Kashmiri Hindu pandit devotees celebrate the Ram Navmi festival on April 17, 2024 in Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir, India. Rama Navami celebrates Lord Rama's birth, a respected Hindu god known for his goodness. It's on the ninth day of Chaitra (March-April) during Chaitra Navaratri. Customs differ by area, like reading the Ramayana, going to temples, fasting, and giving to charity. Festivities involve Ratha yatras and bathing in the Sarayu river in Ayodhya. Some 200,000 Kashmiri Pandits fled the region in the early nineties at the start of an insurgency against Indian rule, mainly to the Hindu-dominated southern city of Jammu. Police say militants are attacking Pandits who returned as part of various rehabilitation schemes launched…

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.

Mangal Shobhajatra of Fine Arts Faculty of Dhaka University held on today morning Pohela Boishakh 1431. Pahela Baishakh meaning is Bangla Happy New year. Mangal Shobhajatra on Pahela Baishakh, the largest secular festival close to the hearts of Bangalees, got inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016. It is a vibrant and colourful procession in which tens of thousands of people from all walks of life join freely and spontaneously as part of their celebration of the Bangla New Year, Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 14, 2024.

Afeefa Farooq Fazili's book, role of arts in conflicted areas , was released on Monday by SSP Pulwama, P D Nitya during an impressive function at Dolphin International School Pulwama District South Kashmir

Bangla Noborsho 2024 marks the Bengali New Year celebrated in Bangladesh and West Bengal. Festivities include cultural events, traditional food, and vibrant processions. The image was captured on April 14, 2024, from Dhaka, Bangladesh

People are celebrating Bengali New Year in Kolkata, India

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.

Pahela Boishakh (First Day of Bengali New Year) is a universal folk festival of Bengali. On this day, the new year is welcomed in a joyful atmosphere. New Year is a symbol of prosperity and new life. Forgetting the sadness of past mistakes and failures, this New Year is celebrated with new wishes for happiness, peace and prosperity.

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…

Muslims in Celebrates Eid-al-Fitr 2024 on April 11. Eid al-Fitr, marks the conclusion of the fasting month of Ramadan.

Naples, Italy- April 2024: The singer Annalisa on the stage of Palapartenope theater of Naples, during the performance of Tutti nel vortice tour 2024.

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.

Gajan or Shiva gajon is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is associated with such deities as Shiva, Neel and Dharmaraj. Gajan spans around a week, starting at the last week of Choitro continuing till the end of the Bengali year.

Muslim devotees offer 'namaz' on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, at Bikaner.

Eid al-Fitr Prayers after the end of Holy Ramadan month by Muslim people of Kolkata at a century old Mosque.

Eid Ul Fitr marks the end of Ramadan period, which is the ninth month according to the Islamic Calendar. After fasting for one month, Muslims finally break their fast on the auspicious day of Eid Ul Fitr. People of Muslim community are in positive good vives to enjoy the joy & happiness of Eid festival after Namaz at Kolkata on 11 th April,2024 on a century old Mosque arena.

The photocall for the presentation of Michela Giraud's film entitled "Flaminia" took place in Milan at the Anteo cinema.

Thousands of Muslim living in Zamboanga attends Eid Salah at Sadik Grand Mosque on April 10, 2024 in Zamboanga City. The construction of Sadik Grand Mosque is underway and once completed, the 50-hectare complex will be the biggest mosque in the Philippines.

People are shopping inside a market ahead of the Eid al-Fitr festival in Kolkata.

A vendor weaves palm leaves for Ketupat, made of coconut leaves as a preparation for the Eid al-Fitr celebration in Bandung, Indonesia. Muslims throughout the world will celebrate the Eid al-Fitr festival. In the tradition of Indonesian society, one of the foods served during Eid is Ketupat.

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 press preview for the Sotheby's auctions of sport memorabilia in New York. Auctions will take place online and live in person on April 11, 2024. Some highlights include Muhammad Ali worn trunk from The 'Thrilla in Manila', Kobe Bryant worn jersey from 2009 NBA Finals, Michael Jordan Air Jordan 11s from 1996 NBA Finals, as well as memorabilia from NBA All-Star 2024 and collection of sneakers worn by NBA greatest players.

Star Trek: Discovery Final Season premiere at AMC Lincoln Square in New York

The Premiere of Sasquatch Sunset at Metrograph in New York

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 celebrating Festivals of colors Holi at Sri Durga Mata Temple in Melbourne. Holi is a sacred ancient tradition of Hindus, a holiday in many states of India with regional holidays in other countries. It is a cultural celebration that gives Hindus and non-Hindus alike an opportunity to have fun banter with other people by throwing coloured water and powder called gulal at each other, honors the triumph of good over evil. Celebrants light bonfires, eat sweets, and dance to traditional folk music.

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.

Drag Queen story hour supporters present literature while protect the outdoor event against far-right activists at the Marsha P. Johnson State Park on March 30, 2024 in Brooklyn, New York. The group put on a Drag Queen story hour as a family-friendly event leading up to The International Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual day of recognition celebrated around the world on March 31st.

Chak Iftar Bazar, nestled in Dhaka's old town, buzzes with energy during Ramadan. This image was captured on March 24, 2024, from Dhaka, Bangladesh. Vendors offer an array of traditional delicacies, from crispy samosas to sweet jalebis, creating a vibrant tapestry of flavors that entice locals and visitors alike.

Good Friday was celebrated at Mashigarh Church in New Delhi. The procession started from Don Bosco Technical Institute. Hundreds of devotees arrived at the church for Good Friday prayers.. Good Friday marked the crucification of Lord Jesus Christ.

Rever launches the New BYD ATTO 3 Extended Model Year 2024, Offering unbeatable deals for the BYD ATTO 3 Model year 2024 at the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show .

Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila leads the solemn mass to comemorate the Last Supper which is celebrated today, Maundy Thursday. The said mass is highlighted by the washing of the feet of twelve disciples, just as Jesus did during the last supper. The 12 disciples included a nun, a priest, popular charismatic leader Bo Sanchez and Artist Candy Pangilinan. Thousands of catholics from Manila and nearby places also joined in the mass.

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.

Electric Vehicles dominate during the New York International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center on March 27, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Nigro)

Kali Reis attends special screening of 'Asphalt City' at AMC Lincoln Square in New York.

The Mexican singer and songwriter, Ana Gabriel (1955), also known as the 'Moon of America', is seen on stage on Sunday, March 24, 2024, during a concert that is part of his tour 'Un deseo más', at the Beto Avila stadium, in Cancun, Quintana Roo (Mexico). With a prominent career that has spanned 50 years, the artist originally from Guamuchil, Sinaloa (northeast of Mexico), became popular with songs she wrote such as 'Simplemente amigos', 'Quien como tu' and 'Ay amor'. Ana Gabriel has released more than 30 albums and has more than 20 hits in the Top 10 of Billboard's Hot Latin Songs, including six No. 1 hits with iconic songs like 'Quien como tu' and 'Simplemente amigos'. The 68-year-old artist has accumulated more than 40 million albums sold…

Hindu peoples are celebrating there religious and spring festival of colors Holi in a local mandir of Hyderabad in which they put colors on each other to celebrates this festival

Procession of Jesús Captivo with the image of Jesús de Medinacelli has gone out through the streets of Avilés on this Holy Monday.

People are celebrating the Holi festival, the festival of color in Kolkata.

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.

Indian and Nepalian People celebrating Festivals of colors Holi at Federation Square in Melbourne. Holi is a sacred ancient tradition of Hindus, a holiday in many states of India and Nepal with regional holidays in other countries. It is a cultural celebration that gives Hindus and non-Hindus alike an opportunity to have fun banter with other people by throwing coloured water and powder called gulal at each other, honors the triumph of good over evil. Celebrants light bonfires, eat sweets, and dance to traditional folk music.

Indian Museum, Kolkata celebrating Vasant Utsav 2024 in collaboration with Khaitan Foundation and Dikha Manjuri in Kolkata Museum premises on March 23,2024.

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.