An elephant strikes an ‘attack pose’ at the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiri district. Forest officials have instructed tourists not to stop their vehicles inside the reserve, as most elephant herds currently have calves and are therefore rather aggressive. Pic: M Sathyamoorthy ▲
An autorickshaw shaped like a helmet is taken on the roads of Vellore as part of a rally to create awareness on two-wheeler safety. N Kamini, DIG, Vellore Range, flagged off the rally. Pic: C Venkatachalapathy ▲
Buddhist monks pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 72nd death anniversary at Rajghat, in New Delhi. Several leaders including President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the Mahatma on Martyr’s Day Pic: PTI ▲
Devotees gather at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga and the Yamuna, to take a holy dip on the occasion of Basant Panchami, in Prayagraj. Basant Panchami marks the advent of spring. Pic: PTI ▲
A flock of seagulls watch the waves in Mumbai’s Marine Drive. The migratory birds visit the coast during winter, much to the delight of the city's residents. Pic: Paul Noronha ▲