The Guardian's picture editors have selected a series of photographs from around the world, capturing moments from the Teej festival in Nepal to a wildfire emergency in Ecuador. The images, chosen by Natasha Rees-Bloor, offer a glimpse into diverse events and situations across the globe on Monday, 14 September 2026.
Festivals and Celebrations
In Kathmandu, Nepal, women were seen celebrating the Teej festival, a three-day Hindu festival dedicated to the goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. One photograph shows a woman playing the traditional madal drum during the celebrations, while another captures women celebrating in the streets. The festival is marked by singing, dancing, and rituals.
In Mumbai, India, devotees were photographed placing an idol of the Hindu deity Ganesha onto the back of a truck during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. The festival, which celebrates the elephant-headed god, involves the installation of idols in homes and public places.
Emergency and Crisis Situations
In Quito, Ecuador, residents formed a human chain to fight a wildfire near their neighborhood. The photograph, taken by Karen Toro of Reuters, shows the community's efforts to contain the blaze.
In Banjarmasin, Indonesia, rescue teams were seen evacuating a survivor after a passenger ferry capsized due to bad weather. The ferry was carrying 243 people at the time of the incident, according to the photograph's caption.
In Aleppo, Syria, a protester was photographed burning tyres during a demonstration against an increase in fuel prices. The image, captured by Mahmoud Hassano of Reuters, reflects ongoing public discontent over economic conditions.
Political and Social Events
In Cotabato City, the Philippines, supporters of a political group were seen cheering after destroying a vehicle believed to contain firearms. This took place during the first parliamentary elections of the Bangsamoro autonomous region in Muslim Mindanao.
In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a supporter of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva attended a political rally at Copacabana beach. The photograph, taken by Tercio Teixeira of AFP/Getty Images, captures the political atmosphere in the country.
In Dhading, Nepal, a man was photographed walking along a mud-covered road near his house, which was damaged in last month's deadly floods. The image, by Tyrone Siu of Reuters, highlights the aftermath of the natural disaster.
Cultural and Everyday Moments
In Scheveningen, the Netherlands, members of the cavalry honorary escort were seen practising on the beach before Prinsjesdag (Prince's Day), when the monarch travels to deliver the speech from the throne in The Hague.
In Kuwait City, Kuwait, students were photographed arriving for the first day of school after the three-month summer holidays. The image, by Yasser Al-Zayyat of AFP/Getty Images, marks the beginning of the academic year.
In South Carolina, USA, a young child was photographed playing in the sand as a storm passed offshore in Isle of Palms. The image, by Richard Ellis of Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock, captures a moment of calm before the storm.
In Vatican City, street artist JR posed in front of his work Diluvium at the Vatican Apostolic Library during the inauguration of the exhibition Catastrophe and Wonder. The photograph, taken by Giuseppe Lami of EPA, showcases the intersection of art and history.
