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The fine, festive lens of Danish Siddqui

Here we take a look at some of the aesthetic photos captured by late photojournalist Danish Siddiqui during Indian festivities.
Last Updated : 20 July 2021, 11:29 IST

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Late photojournalist Danish Siddiqui was widely known for his hard-hitting photographs. Be it festivals, protests, riots or warfare, his ground zero photos always made headlines globally. One of the finest photographers from India, he was known worldwide for capturing striking visuals or in his words,
Late photojournalist Danish Siddiqui was widely known for his hard-hitting photographs. Be it festivals, protests, riots or warfare, his ground zero photos always made headlines globally. One of the finest photographers from India, he was known worldwide for capturing striking visuals or in his words,
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Apart from the coveted Pulitzer, Danish’s work has fetched him several accolades internationally. Here we take a look at some of the aesthetic photos captured by him during Indian festivals. Danish was killed in clashes in Afghanistan when we was embedded with the Afghan army.
Apart from the coveted Pulitzer, Danish’s work has fetched him several accolades internationally. Here we take a look at some of the aesthetic photos captured by him during Indian festivals. Danish was killed in clashes in Afghanistan when we was embedded with the Afghan army.
A wrestler rubs his hands with mud to prevent slipping due to sweat during a traditional mud wrestling bout at the Akhaara centre in Kolhapur. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
A wrestler rubs his hands with mud to prevent slipping due to sweat during a traditional mud wrestling bout at the Akhaara centre in Kolhapur. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
A devotee wraps his cloth after a ritual dip in the Yamuna river in New Delhi. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
A devotee wraps his cloth after a ritual dip in the Yamuna river in New Delhi. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
A Hindu devotee offers prayers to Sun in the waters of river Ganges in Varanasi, UP. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
A Hindu devotee offers prayers to Sun in the waters of river Ganges in Varanasi, UP. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
A portrait of Naga Sadhu captured by Danish during Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
A portrait of Naga Sadhu captured by Danish during Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
Hindu women pray while standing in the waters of the Arabian Sea as they worship the Sun during the religious festival
Hindu women pray while standing in the waters of the Arabian Sea as they worship the Sun during the religious festival
A Naga sadhu is seen applying ash as he gears up for a procession at the Kumbh Mela. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
A Naga sadhu is seen applying ash as he gears up for a procession at the Kumbh Mela. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
A Hindu devotee lies along the shores of the Sea as she offers prayers to the Sun in Mumbai. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
A Hindu devotee lies along the shores of the Sea as she offers prayers to the Sun in Mumbai. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
A participant flies a tiger shaped kite during the International Kite Festival in Mumbai. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
A participant flies a tiger shaped kite during the International Kite Festival in Mumbai. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
A portrait of a Hindu devotee taken during the Kumbh Mela. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
A portrait of a Hindu devotee taken during the Kumbh Mela. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi, chief of the 'Kinnar Akhada' takes a dip during the first Shahi Snan during the Kumbh. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi, chief of the 'Kinnar Akhada' takes a dip during the first Shahi Snan during the Kumbh. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
Devotees offer prayers in the waters of the Arabian Sea during Chhath Puja in Mumbai. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
Devotees offer prayers in the waters of the Arabian Sea during Chhath Puja in Mumbai. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
Photo of Hindu priests perform evening prayers inside a cave on the banks of Ganges in Devprayag. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
Photo of Hindu priests perform evening prayers inside a cave on the banks of Ganges in Devprayag. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
Photographer Danish Siddiqui in his element. Credit: Reuters
Photographer Danish Siddiqui in his element. Credit: Reuters
A devotee prays after taking a holy dip at Sangam during Kumbh Mela. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
A devotee prays after taking a holy dip at Sangam during Kumbh Mela. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
Naga Sadhus take a dip during the first Shahi Snan at Kumbh in Prayagraj. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
Naga Sadhus take a dip during the first Shahi Snan at Kumbh in Prayagraj. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
Naga Sadhus are clicked before the procession for taking a dip in the Ganges river during Shahi Snan at Kumbh Mela. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
Naga Sadhus are clicked before the procession for taking a dip in the Ganges river during Shahi Snan at Kumbh Mela. Credit: Reuters/ Danish Siddiqui
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Published 17 July 2021, 05:41 IST

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