Our old village in Karauli, Rajasthan, is where my dada ji (grandfather) told me they used to live. They left because of a mysterious pandemic, but it is still beautiful and soulful due to the hidden memories within it. It is called Oojar Gurdeh, as per my dada ji. (Photo by Avnika)
This is a picture of the Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Manali, set against the backdrop of beautiful, large mountains (Photo by Jiya Mangla)
Places like these hold the true beauty of a rural village image and freezing such a moment reveals the richness of reality. (Photo by Paridhi Verma)
On a farm in Sonipat, Haryana, a little boy plucks a lemon fruit from the lemon garden. (Photo by Daksh)
In Wan village, Uttarakhand, mountain mules enjoy a fresh meal on a grassy slope. (Photo by Nishtha Sharma)
This picture depicts a 97-year-old lady wearing traditional gharwaali silver jewellery sitting in front of her 125-year-old heritage house. (Photo by Ishmeet Kaur)
Mrs Padma Lal sits in the Shiv mandir (temple) at Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand. When asked, “Are you happy?” this was her reaction. (Photo by Bhavika Raina)
In a sunlit meadow, a curious calf, in Tosh, Himachal Pradesh, explores its new world, wide-eyed and full of wonder. Each step it takes is a joyful leap into the adventure of life. (Photo by Aashi Rai)
In Koraput, Odisha, a tribal woman is selling tendu leaves demonstrating biodiversity conservation in the forest. (Photo by Harsita Priyadarshani Mohanty)
A fisherman, in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, throws his net into the sea to catch fish for dinner. (Photo by Tanisha Chintalapati)
In Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, two kids with their faces painted is enough to bring a smile to a sad face. (Photo by Avni Gupta)
A woman and child walk back towards their traditional mud house in Durga Nagar, Jabalpur. (Photo by Nishika Asati)
The bullock cart is a common mode of transportation in Muddenahalli, Karnataka. (Photo by Shivam Mitra)
This picture is a depiction of Ramman, a religious ritual observed in Saloor-Dungra located 10km southwest of Joshimath. In this picture, a fictional character (Ganna) performs an entertaining dance. In the background, locals can be seen enjoying the annual ritual. (Photo by Ishmeet Kaur)
This photo was taken in Hikkim, Lahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, home to the world’s highest post office, from where I sent a letter to my grandparents. (Photo by Aarav Fanda)
The Summer vibes of India photo contest was not just about clicking pictures; it was about capturing the heart and soul of rural India under the compelling theme “developing India.” From the richness of cultural traditions to the advancements in technology, we encouraged participants of the Summer vibes of India photo contest to explore and document the myriad facets of rural landscapes.
Also Read: Summer vibes of India – National photo contest for school students
The lead image at the top shows one of the winning entries of the national photo contest (Photo by Avni Gupta)
