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Credits
Photographs on this site.
Until our own photographs are ready, the images here come from freely licensed collections. Every one is listed below with its photographer and licence.
Attribution
Where each image came from
Most are released under CC0, which places them in the public domain and asks for nothing in return. Two are used under CC BY, which asks only that the photographer is credited — that credit is given here.
| Image | Photograph | Photographer | Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
about-detail.jpg | Floral garlands at Flower market, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru | Dulcea Suresha | CC0 1.0 |
about-setup.jpg | A vibrant altar with two dressed deities, surrounded by flowers, marigold garlands, offerings, and festive dec | Susmita Kamal | CC0 1.0 |
aside-pandit.jpg | A high-angle shot of a brass water pot known as Gagri in Nepali, used as a vase, holding long green leaves and | Alina Kakshapati | CC0 1.0 |
care-cleanup.jpg | A small clay diya (oil lamp) with an orange flame is positioned in a round bowl filled with white rice. | Manjil Aryal | CC0 1.0 |
care-pandit.jpg | A small ritual fire burns in a shallow clay bowl, which is resting on two bricks. A person wearing a yellow an | Alina Kakshapati | CC0 1.0 |
care-samagri.jpg | Fresh green pine twigs arranged inside traditional brass vessels on a shiny golden offering tray. | Utsav Singh Rathour | CC0 1.0 |
care-venue.jpg | A detailed, brightly painted statue of a protective deity stands in front of a large bronze temple bell, which | Alina Kakshapati | CC0 1.0 |
coverage-sydney.jpg | A garland made of yellow-orange marigold ( Jamanthi ) flowers and red roses. | Balu B | CC0 1.0 |
cta-band.jpg | A platter brimming with oil lamps, during the Diwali evening. | Hemant Kumar Chhapoliya | CC0 1.0 |
faq-side.jpg | Person holding a brass plate with lit oil lamps (diyas) and flowers during a traditional Hindu ritual, symboli | Needhi Singh | CC0 1.0 |
griha-pravesh.jpg | Traditional Mandap | Chandra M | CC0 1.0 |
hero-griha-pravesh.jpg | Rangoli design in front photos of Swami Swaroopanand in Temple | Makarand Mane | CC0 1.0 |
hero-mundan-sanskar.jpg | A decorative indoor installation featuring a large square base covered with orange marigold flowers, centered | Yam B Chhetri | CC0 1.0 |
hero-nav-graha-shanti-puja.jpg | A ritual fire burns on a brick base, surrounded by elaborate circular floor patterns made of red and yellow po | Alina Kakshapati | CC0 1.0 |
hero-puja-setup.jpg | Glowing diyas, shimmering hopes, and a festival of light—may this Diwali bring warmth, joy, and prosperity int | Kapil Arya | CC0 1.0 |
hero-satyanarayan-puja.jpg | A collection of polished brass oil lamps is beautifully arranged, reflecting warm light and showcasing traditi | Bigul Malayi | CC0 1.0 |
included-detail.jpg | Dozens of small silver bowls filled with various fruits, nuts, and grains are arranged in a swastika shape on | Alina Kakshapati | CC0 1.0 |
mundan-sanskar.jpg | Day 322: 'First haircut' | seanmfreese | CC BY 4.0 |
nav-graha-shanti-puja.jpg | Bowls filled with vibrant flames rest on stone pavement, contrasted against a red and white temple wall, evoki | Alina Kakshapati | CC0 1.0 |
pagehero-bg.jpg | A vibrant floral rangoli on a dark floor, featuring concentric circles of yellow, orange, white, and purple fl | Vishnu Chandra | CC0 1.0 |
samagri-flatlay.jpg | The sweets on the offer in the Bengali new year celebration platter. | quizzycal | CC0 1.0 |
satyanarayan-puja.jpg | A collection of ritual puja and sacrifice offerings for a Hindu wedding | Jean-Pierre Dalbéra from Paris, France | CC BY 4.0 |
step-1-call.jpg | A lit terracotta diya with painted designs on a colorful rangoli background, reflecting the celebration of Diw | Ronak Hapaliya | CC0 1.0 |
step-2-muhurat.jpg | Diya, Indian oil lamp, Diwali Diya in the village | Pritam Sonone | CC0 1.0 |
step-3-setup.jpg | A ceremonial setup featuring a central fire surrounded by various offerings. | Manjil Aryal | CC0 1.0 |
step-4-clear.jpg | A clay oil lamp sits on a leaf plate with rice and Nepali currency placed beside it during a colorful ritual s | Alina Kakshapati | CC0 1.0 |