WEEK 30 JULY 18 Thru JULY 25 2025
Students Observe Ashadh Amavasya In Mumbai
July 24, 2025, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India: Students chant prayers while sitting in front of lit diyas during Deep Puja on the occasion of Ashadh Amavasya at a school in Mumbai. The diyas, made from materials including clay, china clay, stone, metal, glass, and electric lights, were arranged to mark the festival. The event included the chanting of traditional shlokas such as the Saraswati Stotra, Gayatri Mantra, Deep Jyoti, and Shanti Mantra, with students also learning about the significance and types of diyas. (Credit Image: © Indranil Aditya/ZUMA Press Wire)
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta Preview Launch
July 25, 2025, Bristol, Bristol, UK: Bristol, UK. Hot air balloons take off from College Green in the city centre to mark the countdown to the 47th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, which will take place from Friday, August 8, to Sunday, August 10, with mass ascents and night glows celebrating the city of Bristol and its heritage links to hot air ballooning. There will also be an expanded special shapes line-up featuring beloved classics, recent favourites and new additions. (Credit Image: © Simon Chapman/London News Pictures via ZUMA Press Wire)
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