Mumbai’s Govinda mandals are stepping up preparations for Dahi Handi as Janmashtami approaches. Youngsters from Shree Sai Mandal were seen practising human pyramids at Pratiksha Nagar in Sion, balancing festive preparations with safety precautions. (Pics/Atul Kamble)

The holy month of Shravan is being observed with devotion across India, with devotees visiting Shiva temples, performing traditional rituals and offering prayers to Lord Shiva. The festive spirit is also visible through the annual Kanwar Yatra, as saffron-clad devotees carry holy Ganga water during the sacred month. (PICS/PTI)