Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his heartfelt congratulations on the consecration of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir near Paris, describing it as a significant addition to India's cultural presence in Europe and a new chapter in India-France relations. (Pics/X and BAPS)

Mumbai's historic Babulnath Temple witnessed a surge of devotees on Shravan Monday as worshippers offered milk, water, and bilva leaves to the sacred Shiva Lingam. Devotees also joined the traditional Kanwar Yatra from Banganga, as the shrine brimmed with spiritual fervour. PICS/ASHISH RAJE