India marks as its Republic Day every year, this year the country is celebrating its 73rd Republic Day. January 26, 1950 the Indian Constitution came into effect and India became a sovereign state, declaring it a republic. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar headed the Drafting Committee of the Constitution. Additionally, Constitution Day is celebrated in India on November 26 every year, as on November 26, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India.

India is celebrating the 73rd Republic Day all across the nation. The celebrations this year are special as India is in the 75th year of Independence – being celebrated as ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. On this occasion, an annual parade takes place at India-Bangladesh border side village Tehatta.

After almost two years Gianni Morandi returns to sing on the stage of the Duse Theater, picking up the thread of his concerts Tonight I play at home, suspended due to the pandemic.

Indian army performs full dress rehearsal before the Republic Day 2022.

Hindu devotees gathered to take holy dip in 'Sangam' on auspicious day "Sakat Chauth". On this day,Hindu devotees take dip in holy river ganga and after worshiping Lord Ganesha in the evening, the fast story is heard or read. According to religious beliefs, the fast of Sakat Chauth is considered incomplete without a fast story.

The rehearsals were going on for Republic Day Parade. This parade was done in Covid pandemic situation. Republic day in India is celebrated on January 26 every year. This year, the country will be celebrating its 73rd Republic Day Constitution of India was adopted in 1950 after attaining Independence on 15 August 1947.

The idols of Saraswati, Hindu goddess of knowledge being made at Kumortuli, the potter's place in Kolkata.

A government official uses a megaphone to urge the pilgrims to maintain social distance and to wear face masks, as pilgrims gather on the occasion of "Makar Sankranti" festival at Sagar Island

Bengal police deploys Dornier aircraft and Guard hovercraft for surveillance in Sagar Island during the Gangasagar Mela amidst rising cases of COVID-19.

NDRF personnel with their trained dog at Sagar island during Gangasagar Mela 2022.

All pilgrims and Sadhus are enjoyed for took Holy Bath on Makar Sankranti Punyatithi. Makar Sankranti or Uttarayan or Maghi or simply Sankranti, also known in Bangladesh and West Bengal as Poush Sankranti, and in Nepal as Maghe Sankranti, sankranti here means ‘transfer’, this day is considered as the transition day of Sun into the Capricorn. Now the sun moves northwards in the Hindu calendar, dedicated to the deity Surya (sun), many native festivals are organised all over India. It is observed each year the day Sun enters the Capricorn zodiac which corresponds with the month of January as per the Gregorian calendar. A holy man, Kardam Muni, made a pact with Vishnu that he would undergo the rigours of marital life, on the condition that Vishnu…

The occasion of Makar Sankranti at Sagar Island, around 150kms south of Kolkata.

Hindu priest performed Sagar Arati (worship) during the Gangasagar Mela on the occasion of Makar Sankranti at Sagar Island, around 150 kms south of Kolkata.

Makara Sankraanti and Pilgrims are ready for "Punnya Snan (Holy Bath)".

Devotees line up to visit the Kapil Muni Temple during the Gangasagar Mela at Sagar Island, some 150 kilometres south of Kolkata

Hindu devotees arrive during the Hindu religious festival of Gangasagar Mela on Sagar Island, some 150 kilometers south of Kolkata.

Pilgrims gather during the Hindu religious festival of Gangasagar Mela on Sagar Island, some 150 kilometers south of Kolkata.

Yesterday Gangasagar mela 2022 has been started with maintaining COVID protocol. Pilgrims, Sadhus and also Naga Sadhus are came for "Punnya Snaan" On 14th January as "Makar Sankranti" Tithi.

A health worker wearing PPE (personal protective equipment) performs a Covid-19 coronavirus screening of pilgrims at the near Kapil Muni Asram during the Gangasagar Mela at Sagar Island, around 150kms south of Kolkata

Continuous rain interrupt Magh Mela preparation in "Tent city" Prayagraj. Magh Mela will be held over an area of over 661 acre land and due to rain, whole area covered with slippery mud at the Prayag or Triveni Sangam which represents the confluence of three rivers two of which, the Ganges and the Yamuna, have objective existence, and one, the Sarasvati is mythical. The festival is marked by a ritual dip in the waters, but it is also a celebration of community commerce with numerous fairs, education, religious discourses by saints, mass feedings of monks or the poor, and entertainment spectacle.

Pilgrims and sadhus are in queue to get their Covid-19 test before entering the Gangasagar transit camp in Kolkata on January 10,2022.

A Hindu woman Sanyasin or sadhu puffs marijuana at a transit camp on the way to Gangasagar, in Kolkata

Sadhu blesses a devotee at a transit camp on the way to Gangasagar in Kolkata. Deployment of doctors at Gangasagar Mela has become a major challenge for the South 24-Parganas district administration barely a day ahead of commencement of the grand fair with around 100 doctors of Diamond Harbour Government Medical College and Hospital having tested positive for Covid-19.With many of the remaining doctors having been assigned duties at the Mela, the hospital authorities have appealed to the district administration for exemption of their duties, else, it would become difficult to render regular patient services at the hospital.

Pilgrims after covid-19 test wafting for repot at a transit camp ahead of the upcoming annual Gangasagar Mela or annual religious fair at the Sagar Island, in Kolkata.

Ganga Sagar transits camp amid the spread of Covid-19 in Kolkata, India.

Devotees of Black Nazarene visits Quiapo Church in Manila, Philippines on it's feast day, January 9, 2022. Because of sudden surge of COVID-19 cases with Omicron Variant threat in the Philippines that leads the government to reimposed alert level 3 in National Capital Region, Quiapo Church in Manila cancels the yearly tradition called Traslacion of devotees of Black Nazarene to avoid mass gathering and spread of coronavirus. Despite of the said guidelines, devoted catholics are still trying to reach the barricaded church to offer their personal prayers.

Pilgrims wait for transportation at a transit camp ahead of the upcoming annual Gangasagar Mela or annual religious fair at the Sagar Island, in Kolkata.

A health worker wearing PPE (personal protective equipment) performs a Covid-19 coronavirus screening of pilgrims at a transit camp ahead of the upcoming annual Gangasagar Mela or annual religious fair at the Sagar Island.

Every year many Sadhus from all over India reach Babughat on their way to Gangasagar (Sagar) to take a holy dip. Gangasagar is a place of Hindu pilgrimage. Every year on the day of Makar Sankranti (14 January), hundreds of thousands of Hindus gather to take a holy dip at the confluence of river Ganges and Bay of Bengal and offer prayers in the Kapil Muni Temple. The Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee urged the pilgrims to follow Covid safety protocol due to the number of Covid and Omicron cases increasing rapidly. That's Why thermal screening, social distancing and covid testing was done here.

A health worker takes sadhu from Gangasagar transit camp to a hospital after they detects coronavirus positive amid coronavirus emergency in Kolkata.

From yesterday, the KMC is organizing Covid Test for the benefactors of Gangasagar from other State in Babughat. There 119 people were tested and 6 people were found to be infected.

The Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee urged the pilgrims to follow Covid safety protocol, distance had to be maintained and masks worn for everyone’s. Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) have facilities for COVID-19 testing and vaccination center and also an isolation unit at the transit camp for Gangasagar Mela pilgrims set up at Babughat. Covid test program is in process for the Sadhus and pilgrims inside Ganga Sagar Transit Camp.

Every year many Sadhus from all over India reach Babughat on their way to reach Gangasagar (Sagar) to to take a holy dip. Gangasagar is a place of Hindu pilgrimage. Every year on the day of Makar Sankranti (14 January), hundreds of thousands of Hindus gather to take a holy dip at the confluence of river Ganges and Bay of Bengal and offer prayers in the Kapil Muni Temple.

Preparation of the Gangasagar Mela transit camp having started and in progress by the State Govt. of West Bengal. Sadhus have been started coming amid the third wave of Covid-19 pandemic, at the Gangasagar Mela transit camp on their way to the annual Hindu festival at the Gangasagar to take a dip at the confluence at the Sagar island of the river Ganges and the Bay of Bengal, on the forthcoming occasion of the Makar Sankranti on the Wednesday, 14 January, 2022.

About 150km from Kolkata, in South 24 Parganas district, the island of Sagar is considered auspicious by the Hindus, who gather here at this time of the year to take a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal and believe that all their sins will be washed off. As Kolkata acts as a transit point, Sadhus of all ages and backgrounds make a pit stop here and then avail the government buses to go to Ganga Sagar mela and come back too. The days they wait here at Babughat area on their way and back to Sagar Island becomes Gangasagar Transit Camp.

The prevalence of new cases of omicron (COVID-19) in West Bengal is increasing day by day, The West Bengal government is imposing restrictions on the residents of the state to prevent the third wave of coronavirus and everyone has been requested to Gathering forbidden and use the mask-sanitizer must. This photo was taken at a yearly rural winter fair at Tehatta, where in most cases the rules are not being followed.

District government of the city Hyderabad has arrange the 8 days family festival in rani bagh in which food court, kids play area flower exhibition were the major attraction for the visitors, on the last day of the festival district government has arrange musical show and fireworks, Pakistan famous singer saleem javaid, Sahir Ali Bhaga, and others performed there music.A large number of families including children has attend the event

Capodarte 2022 in Rome. The events of the musical Roman New Year took place at the Auditorium Parco della Musica. Giovanni Allevi took part on the piano, Stefano di Battista and Retape Festival 5th Edition with Esseho, Mesa and Mutonia in order of appearance.

People seen violating the COVID - 19 rules in the Meena Bazaar in the old quarters of Delhi. Delhi reports 2,716 fresh Covid-19 (Omicron) cases in last 24 hours on the very first day of the new year 2022.

Pakistani youngsters celebrate New Year's eve on mall road in Lahore.

Crowded people celebrated New Year's Eve with the music and laser show entertainment by Izmir Municipality and have welcomed 2022 in Cumhuriyet Square in Izmir, Turkey.

An attractive eye catching stunning view of first sunrise of the year near historical Badshahi Mosque during morning time in Lahore

Pro-democracy protesters gather in front of the Bangkok Special Prison. to organize activities to celebrate the New Year's countdown with fellow political prisoners and demanding bail for political prisoners.

The ball drops to enter the new year during New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square.

Filipinos celebrates New Year in Antipolo City. Despite of COVID-19 peak cases with Omicron variant threat, Filipinos are still continuing to welcome the year 2022. As of December 31, 2021, the Philippines logged a massive 2,961 new cases of COVID-19 that brings back the National Capital Region on Alert Level 3 this coming January 3 to January 15, 2022.

The atmosphere of New Year's Eve was warmly welcomed by the people of Palembang, South Sumatra, by holding a fireworks party in the Kuto Besak Fort (BKB) area, Saturday (1/1/2022). As in previous years, every New Year's Eve, the Benteng Kuto Besak (BKB) area is always packed with Palembang people who want to watch fireworks.

New Year's Eve at Central World Department Store Landmark Countdown in the heart of Bangkok organized by “centralwOrld bangkOk cOuntdOwn 2022”. Countdown to the end of the year to welcome the new year with the show "2022 New Year's Eve Fireworks".

People are enjoying scenic beauty of the setting sun over the Ganges on the last day of Gregorian calendar year 2021.

Times Square host the annual Good Riddance Day, where revelers bid a good riddance to the bad memories of 2021 by writing them down on paper and dropping them into an incinerator.

Mr. Nicholas Low, British deputy high commissioner Kolkata attend with family at the candlelight midnight prayer at St. Paul's Cathedral Church.