The Bhadradri temple in Khammam district illuminated as part of Vaikunta Ekadasi celebrations. The stage is set for the spectacular teppotsavam (float festival) in Bhadrachalam, popularly referred to as ‘Dakshina Ayodhya' by the devotees, situated on the banks of Godavari river also known as Gowthami, on Friday. The entire temple town has been decked up colourfully on the eve of the mega annual event which is considered a feast for the eyes. Photo: G.N. Rao
A variety of flowers and plants are on display at the Cochin flower show which began at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kaloor, in Kochi on Thursday. Photo: H. Vibhu
Visitors look at a huge cactus which is put on display for sale at the first Assam International Agri-Horticultural Show in Guwahati on Thursday. Photo: Ritu Raj Konwar
A view of the Vedanthangal bird sanctuary lake in Kancheepuram District. Photo: D. Gopalakrishnan
An SSB contingent seen as they receive instructions on improving their parade walk prior to Replublic Day celebrations at India Gate in New Delhi on Thursday. Photo: Monica Tiwari.
A man ride a bike under snow covered trees in Srinagar on Thursday 09, January 2014. Srinagar-Jammu national highway was closed on Thursday after fresh snowfall in Bannihal and Patnitop sectors of the over 300-kilometre long road in Jammu and Kashmir.PHOTO/ NISSAR AHMAD.
DELHI, 09/01/2014: OFFBEAT: SSB contingents seen rehearsing prior to the Replublic Day celebrations at India Gate in New Delhi on Thursday.. Photo: Monica Tiwari.