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  • Pilgrims, covered in red powder (Gulal), dance to the tune of traditional drums near the temple ground. The Veer Maskoba Red Festival, or Shreenath Veer Mhaskoba festival, celebrates Lord Shiva's avatar, Shrinath Veer Mhaskoba. Pilgrims from nearby villages participate by carrying flags, dancing, and praying around the temple twice daily. The festival honors the divine marriage of Lord Mhaskoba and Mata Jogeshwari, with a striking use of red powder (gulal), creating a vibrant atmosphere. Devotees carry palanquins with the idols, accompanied by traditional music and saffron flags.Pilgrims, covered in red powder (Gulal), dance to the tune of traditional drums near the temple ground. The Veer Maskoba Red Festival, or Shreenath Veer Mhaskoba festival, celebrates Lord Shiva's avatar, Shrinath Veer Mhaskoba. Pilgrims from nearby villages participate by carrying flags, dancing, and praying around the temple twice daily. The festival honors the divine marriage of Lord Mhaskoba and Mata Jogeshwari, with a striking use of red powder (gulal), creating a vibrant atmosphere. Devotees carry palanquins with the idols, accompanied by traditional music and saffron flags.
  • View of the debris of Al-Sharouk tower that collapsed after being hit by an Israeli air strike.View of the debris of Al-Sharouk tower that collapsed after being hit by an Israeli air strike.
  • Faithful of Legio Maria, an African initiated church, Kibera attend a service as they pray for peace after the country went for elections on 9th August 2022 to elect political leadership. Kenya is waiting for the results of a close-run election with candidates William Ruto and Raila Odinga running almost neck and neck. The Electoral body IEBC in Nairobi is currently tallying results which have to be released within a seven-day period which elapses on Tuesday 16th August 2022. In the past Kenya has experienced post-poll violence.Faithful of Legio Maria, an African initiated church, Kibera attend a service as they pray for peace after the country went for elections on 9th August 2022 to elect political leadership. Kenya is waiting for the results of a close-run election with candidates William Ruto and Raila Odinga running almost neck and neck. The Electoral body IEBC in Nairobi is currently tallying results which have to be released within a seven-day period which elapses on Tuesday 16th August 2022. In the past Kenya has experienced post-poll violence.
  • DS Penske driver Stoffel VanDoorne races during the Hankook London Formula E-Prix Race 1 at Excel Centre.DS Penske driver Stoffel VanDoorne races during the Hankook London Formula E-Prix Race 1 at Excel Centre.
  • A protester holds a flag in the middle of the camp during the demonstration. The political organizations that make up the Picketers Unit held a camp for 48 hours, on July 9th Avenue, the most important avenue in the City of Buenos Aires, in front of the Ministry of Social Development to denounce the lack of response to their needs by the the government of President Alberto Fernández.A protester holds a flag in the middle of the camp during the demonstration. The political organizations that make up the Picketers Unit held a camp for 48 hours, on July 9th Avenue, the most important avenue in the City of Buenos Aires, in front of the Ministry of Social Development to denounce the lack of response to their needs by the the government of President Alberto Fernández.
  • People are seen walking around Brooklyn bridge during a snowy day in New York City.People are seen walking around Brooklyn bridge during a snowy day in New York City.
  • Protesters carry banners and placards as they demonstrate against the Tokyo Olympics in front of the New National Stadium, the main stadium for the Tokyo Olympics. With less than 3 months remaining until the opening of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics concern continues to linger in Japan over the feasibility of hosting such a huge event during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.Protesters carry banners and placards as they demonstrate against the Tokyo Olympics in front of the New National Stadium, the main stadium for the Tokyo Olympics. With less than 3 months remaining until the opening of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics concern continues to linger in Japan over the feasibility of hosting such a huge event during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
  • A blue motor vehicle is soiled by muddy rain in Marseille. Brought by the Sirocco, dust from the Sahara caused an episode of air pollution in Provence. This yellow-orange dust combined with rain produced an ocher film, particularly staining the cars.A blue motor vehicle is soiled by muddy rain in Marseille. Brought by the Sirocco, dust from the Sahara caused an episode of air pollution in Provence. This yellow-orange dust combined with rain produced an ocher film, particularly staining the cars.
  • Martyna and Michal claps hands as the judge addresses them. Activists from the climate crisis protest collective Ostatnie Pokolenie (Last Generation) appeared before a judge at a Warsaw district court. Represented by a lawyer from the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights, activists Martyna and Michal presented their case regarding a protest held in July last year. The sentencing will be announced at a later date.Martyna and Michal claps hands as the judge addresses them. Activists from the climate crisis protest collective Ostatnie Pokolenie (Last Generation) appeared before a judge at a Warsaw district court. Represented by a lawyer from the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights, activists Martyna and Michal presented their case regarding a protest held in July last year. The sentencing will be announced at a later date.
  • A group of fire victims search for reusable things during the aftermath. A fire that started at around 3pm hit Bato-bato 2 in Barangay Dolores, residential areas and left hundreds of individuals homeless. Philippines' Bureau Of Protection are still investigating the cause of the fire.A group of fire victims search for reusable things during the aftermath. A fire that started at around 3pm hit Bato-bato 2 in Barangay Dolores, residential areas and left hundreds of individuals homeless. Philippines' Bureau Of Protection are still investigating the cause of the fire.
  • Two activists of Open Arms seen displaying posters. Open Arms has gathered hundreds of people outside the Barcelona Italian Embassy in protest at the retention of one of its rescue boats and the serious allegations by Sicilian prosecutors.The direction of Open Arms is facing 15 years in prison and heavy fines for doing their job saving lives following allegations of prosecutors of Sicily (Italy) for trafficking and criminal association.Two activists of Open Arms seen displaying posters. Open Arms has gathered hundreds of people outside the Barcelona Italian Embassy in protest at the retention of one of its rescue boats and the serious allegations by Sicilian prosecutors.The direction of Open Arms is facing 15 years in prison and heavy fines for doing their job saving lives following allegations of prosecutors of Sicily (Italy) for trafficking and criminal association.
  • Exterior view of the first aid centre with provisional shelters. Nearly 230 migrants, floating towards Italy, have been rescued by the Italian coast guard and taken to the port town of Roccella Jonica in the southern region of Calabria. Women, children and men of different nationalities have been taken to the local first aid centre for assistance and identification.Exterior view of the first aid centre with provisional shelters. Nearly 230 migrants, floating towards Italy, have been rescued by the Italian coast guard and taken to the port town of Roccella Jonica in the southern region of Calabria. Women, children and men of different nationalities have been taken to the local first aid centre for assistance and identification.
  • Indian Hindu devotees perform rituals during the festival. Chhath Puja is a festival dedicated to the Sun and his sister 'Chhathi Maiyya' in honour for their blessings on earth.Indian Hindu devotees perform rituals during the festival. Chhath Puja is a festival dedicated to the Sun and his sister 'Chhathi Maiyya' in honour for their blessings on earth.
  • (EDITOR'S NOTE: Image depicts death) Mourners carry the body of Palestinian teenager Labib Muhammad, who was shot dead by Jewish settlers, in the town of Huwwarah. Clashes between Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli forces following the funeral of the Palestinian who was killed by Jewish settlers in Huwwarah. And dozens of Palestinians were injured by rubber bullets and tear gas from the Israeli army forces.(EDITOR'S NOTE: Image depicts death) Mourners carry the body of Palestinian teenager Labib Muhammad, who was shot dead by Jewish settlers, in the town of Huwwarah. Clashes between Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli forces following the funeral of the Palestinian who was killed by Jewish settlers in Huwwarah. And dozens of Palestinians were injured by rubber bullets and tear gas from the Israeli army forces.
  • Arthur Rinderknech of France plays against Pavel Kotov of Russia during the Round 1 match of the Australian Open Tennis Tournament at Melbourne Park. Final score; Pavel Kotov 3:2 Arthur Rinderknech.Arthur Rinderknech of France plays against Pavel Kotov of Russia during the Round 1 match of the Australian Open Tennis Tournament at Melbourne Park. Final score; Pavel Kotov 3:2 Arthur Rinderknech.
  • Health workers unload a patient from an ambulance outside the accident and emergency department at Princess Margaret Hospital in Hong Kong. Hong Kong faces its worst Covid -19 coronavirus outbreak, and its hospitals are overwhelmed.Health workers unload a patient from an ambulance outside the accident and emergency department at Princess Margaret Hospital in Hong Kong. Hong Kong faces its worst Covid -19 coronavirus outbreak, and its hospitals are overwhelmed.
  • Neighbours at 388 and 386 Ridge Street have been adding to their collection of presidential merchandise to outdo one another. The 2016 presidential election turned Luzerene County from blue to red when Trump won the election in a landslide. The communities since then have been divided and again this election season are politically divided.Neighbours at 388 and 386 Ridge Street have been adding to their collection of presidential merchandise to outdo one another. The 2016 presidential election turned Luzerene County from blue to red when Trump won the election in a landslide. The communities since then have been divided and again this election season are politically divided.
  • Veronika Kudermetova of Russia plays against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland during the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy 2022 tennis tournament. Final score: (Veronika Kudermetova 1-2 Belinda Bencic)Veronika Kudermetova of Russia plays against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland during the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy 2022 tennis tournament. Final score: (Veronika Kudermetova 1-2 Belinda Bencic)
  • The liner Seven Seas Voyager cruise ship arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.The liner Seven Seas Voyager cruise ship arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.
  • People seen looking at the light towers illuminating the sky. This year, 80 years after Operation Market Garden, during the Sunset March, which has been held since 2014, as a tribute to the allied soldiers who fought for the freedom of the Netherlands. The march had thousands of people crossing the Oversteek bridge to honor WWII heroes.People seen looking at the light towers illuminating the sky. This year, 80 years after Operation Market Garden, during the Sunset March, which has been held since 2014, as a tribute to the allied soldiers who fought for the freedom of the Netherlands. The march had thousands of people crossing the Oversteek bridge to honor WWII heroes.
  • A guest observes an art piece during the inauguration of three temporary exhibitions; Vanguardias en el arte ruso', 'Maiakovski, artista y poeta' and 'Dostoievski en su bicentenario'; at Coleccion del Museo Ruso.A guest observes an art piece during the inauguration of three temporary exhibitions; Vanguardias en el arte ruso', 'Maiakovski, artista y poeta' and 'Dostoievski en su bicentenario'; at Coleccion del Museo Ruso.
  • The cruise liner SeaDream II cruise ship arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.The cruise liner SeaDream II cruise ship arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.
  • View of the Ponte 25 de Abril Bridge and Cristo Rei statue amidst the orange sky in Lisbon. The phenomenon, known as "Clay rain", is related to the transport of sand particles from the Sahara desert to the Iberian Peninsula and affects the interior North and Centre of Portugal.View of the Ponte 25 de Abril Bridge and Cristo Rei statue amidst the orange sky in Lisbon. The phenomenon, known as "Clay rain", is related to the transport of sand particles from the Sahara desert to the Iberian Peninsula and affects the interior North and Centre of Portugal.
  • Jeremy Hayward of Australia National Men's field hockey team in action during the 2022/23 International Hockey Federation (FIH) Men's Pro-League match between Australia and Argentina held at Tasmanian Hockey Centre. Final score; Australia 2:4 Argentina (penalty shootout).Jeremy Hayward of Australia National Men's field hockey team in action during the 2022/23 International Hockey Federation (FIH) Men's Pro-League match between Australia and Argentina held at Tasmanian Hockey Centre. Final score; Australia 2:4 Argentina (penalty shootout).
  • Saba Lykke Oehlenschlæger, aka SABA, performs during the dress rehearsal at Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024.Saba Lykke Oehlenschlæger, aka SABA, performs during the dress rehearsal at Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024.

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