19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
The tradition of pigeon flying in Old Delhi.

Old Delhi has its unique rooftop tradition i.e. the hobby of pigeon flying. This has been a tradition since the time the city was ruled by the Mughal rulers in 1500 AD. Sajid is one of the hundreds of Old Delhi habitats who passionately follow the hobby of pigeon flying.

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Date Taken: 03.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Delhi, India
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
Copyright: © Nachiket Sharma