Photos of the day: August 12, 2021

Sun rays fall on the Nilachakra of the Shree Jagannath temple as temple opens for the family members of the servitors and for public from August 23rd at Puri. Photo: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT   -  The Hindu

A roadside vendor selling Tri-Colour flag ahead of Independence Day Celebration at ring road on a hot and humid afternoon, in New Delhi   -  The Hindu

A view of Covid 19 Medical Isolation and ICU Treatment Centre at Burari , in New Delhi on Thursday.   -  The Hindu

Mayadevi T M, clad in the attire of Mahabali selling lottery tickets at Thripunithura   -  The Hindu

A medical staff member showing Covisheild vaccine during Covid 19 vaccination in progress   -  The Hindu

Final rehearsal for the Independence day celeberations in front of Fort St George in Chennai.   -  Photo: Bijoy Ghosh