Snapshots of India: Cultural traditions, celebrations, initiatives, and challenges
These snapshots capture the diversity of events, celebrations, challenges, initiatives and cultural richness across India on June 21-22, 2024, as documented by these photographs. These snapshots capture the diversity of events, celebrations, challenges, and cultural richness across India.
Gurpurab Celebrations in Srinagar: Devotees visit the Chatti Patshahi Gurudwara in Srinagar on June 22, 2024, marking Gurpurab celebrations of Guru Hargobind Sahib, in a display of faith and community gathering. (PTI Photo)
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Camel Race Celebrations in Bikaner: Participants engage in a spirited camel race at the ICAR National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner, on World Camel Day, June 22, 2024, capturing the festive spirit and cultural significance of the event. (PTI Photo)
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Jal Yatra Ritual in Ahmedabad: Head priest and saints of Jagannath temple fill holy water from the Sabarmati river during the Jal Yatra procession in Ahmedabad, June 22, 2024, ahead of the annual Rath Yatra. (PTI Photo)
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Amarnath Yatra commencement in Jammu: View of the Amarnath cave during the 'Pratham Puja' to mark the ceremonial start of the Annual Amarnath Yatra. (PTI Photo)
International Day of Yoga: Children participate in a mass yoga session near Adiyogi Shiva statue, Bengaluru, promoting wellness on the 10th International Day of Yoga. (PTI Photo)
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Environmental action in Hubballi: Police destroy 202 modified silencers, worth Rs. 11 lakhs, contributing to efforts against noise pollution from bikes in Hubballi. (PTI Photo)
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Amit Shah inaugurates Smart Schools: Union Minister Amit Shah visits Ahmedabad to inaugurate 30 smart municipal schools, emphasizing modern education infrastructure and technology integration. (PTI Photo)
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Rainy Play in New Delhi: A dog barks joyfully as children play in the rain at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, on June 21, 2024. The light rainfall offered respite from a scorching heatwave that gripped the region for over a month. (PTI Photo)
Prayers at Parvati Kund, Uttarakhand: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami offers prayers at Parvati Kund in Pithoragarh district, against the backdrop of Adi Kailash mountain, seeking divine blessings amid floods. (PTI Photo)
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Cultural Rituals: Married women perform 'Vat Savitri Puja' by tying threads around Banyan trees in Karad, honouring the marital bond. (PTI Photo)
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Religious festivities: Devotees participate in car festival at Sri Nellayappar Gandhimathi Amman temple, Tirunelveli. (PTI Photo)
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Ambubachi Mela fervor: Devotees throng Maa Kamakhya temple, Guwahati, ahead of the annual Ambubachi Mela, seeking blessings during the auspicious event. (PTI Photo)
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Trial Run on Chenab Bridge: Indian Railway conducts a successful trial run on the world's highest railway bridge over Chenab in Reasi, marking a significant milestone in railway infrastructure development. (PTI Photo)
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Delhi water crisis: A truck transports empty containers for water refill at ITO, New Delhi, amidst the ongoing water crisis in the capital. (PTI Photo)
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Partially submerged buildings due to overflowing of Teesta river following incessant rains, at Teesta Bazar area, Sikkim, on June 20, 2024. (PTI Photo)
