#IncredibleIndia - Most Mesmerizing Images Of India By Renowned American Photographer

by Angry Young indian / 6th January , 2015

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Celebrated American photographer Steve McCurry’s book, titled "Steve McCurry: India," features previously unpublished images of India clicked by him during his visits to the country. Through these images, McCurry has tried to explore the sheer kaleidoscopic beauty that exists in the subcontinent. Click through to take a look at some of these stunning shots

You can come across images of Mumbai's famous dhobi ghat, or community laundry, in movies and documentaries alike. Said to be the world's largest outdoor laundry, it is a very popular attraction among foreign tourists.

The Taj Mahal in Agra is one of the most photographed monuments in the world. This one has particular relevance when it comes to the black-and-white world, since there is a myth Shahjahan wanted to construct a replica of the Taj in black marble as his own tomb.

The iconic Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river in Kolkata. Officially named Rabindra Setu, it is the sixth-longest cantilever bridge in the world.

The Bandra-Worli sea link in Mumbai is a lifeline for many. The geometrical character of this cable-stayed bridge with pre-stressed concrete-steel viaducts assumes a rather Old World quality in this monochrome image.

A 1951 picture of a horse-drawn carriage during the monsoon season in Mumbai. Replace the carriage with a slew of cars and bikes, and you could easily be photographing the city in real-time!

The deserts of Rajasthan have traditionally been a point of interest for photographers the world over. The black and white tone of this image conveys the wistfulness of the hardy and majestic camels against the harshness of the arid desert — much of which is left to the imagination of the viewer.

Rajbongshi tribals trying to please the goddess Manasi Devi in Uttarakhand.

Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi recently got a pop of colour, but it still looks majestic in this black-and-white picture. The monument represents the introduction of the Persian style in Delhi and the combination of red sandstone and white marble highlights the mixing cultures.

Agra, Uttar Pradesh, 1983. Steam engine passes in front of the Taj Mahal

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, 2001. Crowds gather for the Kumbh Mela festival on temporary pontoon bridges across the Ganges.

Rajasthan, 1996. Crowd carries a man during the Holi festival.

Srinagar, Kashmir, 1996. Father and daughter on Dal Lake.

This characteristic image of the goddess Durga being sculpted just before the annual Durga Puja festival in West Bengal is one that evokes an overwhelming feeling of hope and excitement among bengalis around the world.

A rather unusual view of the Taj Mahal, taken from a rooftop — contrasting the majestic Taj against the city buildings

A 1925 image of the famous market place of Chandni Chowk in Delhi. The street, which seems rather empty in the photograph, would now be packed chock-a-block at all hours of the day.

Kedartal (also known as Shiva's lake), is a glacial lake at 15,600 ft in Uttarakhand. The lake is the source of Kedar Ganga, which in Hindu mythology is considered to be Shiva's contribution to Bhagirathi.

Mecca Masjid, also known as, Makkah Masjid, in Hyderabad, is situated around 200 yards southwest of the Charminar. Built around 1694, it is one of the oldest mosques in the city and one of the country’s largest.