Streets across Patna erupted in celebrations as Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor pulled off a major political upset in the high-stakes Bankipur Assembly by-election, defeating BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha by over 19,000 votes. (Pics/PTI)

The holy month of Sawan began with thousands of devotees visiting Shiva temples across India to offer prayers and perform 'jalabhishek'. From Kashi Vishwanath and Neelkanth Mahadev to Gauri Shankar Temple and Patna's Shiva shrines, worshippers marked the auspicious occasion with devotion as the Kanwar Yatra also gained momentum. (Pics/PTI)