Who won the TPOTY 2025 award for a Pandharpur Wari image?

Dashawatar Gopalkrishna Bade, an Indian photographer, won the Single Image title in the Culture, Heritage & Beliefs category for his photograph of the Pandharpur Wari pilgrimage.

How many entries did the TPOTY Awards 2025 receive?

The TPOTY Awards 2025 received over 20,000 entries from 157 countries.

What other photographers won awards at TPOTY 2025?

Other notable winners included Athanasios Maloukos of Greece, who was named Travel Photographer of the Year, and Dana Allen of the US, who won Travel Image of the Year.

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Indian Photographer Wins Global Award for Wari Image

28 Jan

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Indian photographer Dashawatar Gopalkrishna Bade won TPOTY 2025 award.
His winning photo captured the Pandharpur Wari pilgrimage in Maharashtra.
The TPOTY Awards received over 20,000 entries from 157 countries.

Indian Photographer Wins Global Award for Wari Image

An Indian photographer, Dashawatar Gopalkrishna Bade, has earned global acclaim by winning the Single Image title at the TPOTY Awards 2025. His award-winning photograph beautifully depicted the Pandharpur Wari pilgrimage, a deeply rooted spiritual journey in Maharashtra.

The prestigious Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) Awards received an overwhelming response for its 2025 edition, attracting over 20,000 entries from 157 countries. Bade's striking image, showcasing traditional stick-dancing pilgrims against an expansive sky, was celebrated in the Culture, Heritage & Beliefs category.

Other notable winners at the TPOTY Awards 2025 included Athanasios Maloukos of Greece for Overall Winner and Dana Allen of the US for Travel Image of the Year. The awards continue to be a leading showcase for travel photography worldwide.