India in Pictures: 32 Free Photos of Varanasi, Mumbai, Ajanta and Ellora
India in 32 free photos from the BigFoto library, all taken on our own trips: the ghats, palaces and pilgrim boats of Varanasi on the Ganges, the Gateway of India, the harbour and the Elephanta Caves in Mumbai, the Buddhist paintings of the Ajanta Caves and the rock-cut temples of Ellora, and the Taj Mahal in Agra. Each section links the full gallery of the place, with more photos and a short guide.
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Varanasi: the ghats on the Ganges
Palaces and temples along the river in the morning haze, the crowds and yellow boats at Dashashwamedh Ghat, flower offerings and lamps floating on the water, a man pouring water into the Ganges at dawn, the stone steps of Scindia Ghat, washermen at work and boats full of pilgrims. All 46 photos: Varanasi in Pictures.
Mumbai and the Elephanta Caves
The Gateway of India next to the Taj Mahal Palace hotel, seen from the shore and from the sea, a black and yellow taxi, an old arcaded street, flower garlands at a shrine, the rock-cut halls and carvings of the Elephanta Caves and the macaques of Elephanta Island. All 43 photos: Mumbai in Pictures.
Ajanta and Ellora: painted caves and rock-cut temples
Painted ceilings, Buddhist murals and painted pillars in the Ajanta Caves and a stupa in a prayer hall, then at Ellora the Kailasa Temple, carved from a single rock, with its stone elephant and carved balconies, a pillared hall, the Buddha of the Carpenter’s Cave and a dancing god. All 33 photos: Ajanta and Ellora in Pictures.
The Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal in Agra above its gardens.
More free photos
- Varanasi pictures
- Mumbai pictures
- Ajanta and Ellora pictures
- Free temple pictures
- Free Islamic architecture pictures
Questions about these India pictures
Can I use these India pictures for free?
Yes, for personal and commercial projects. All we ask is a link back to BigFoto.com; the box at the top of the page has a credit link you can copy.
Which parts of India are in these photos?
Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai and the Ajanta and Ellora caves in Maharashtra, and the Taj Mahal in Agra. There are no photos of Rajasthan, Kerala or Goa yet.
