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26 February 2026

A giant 55-foot tall statue of Lord Hanuman stands at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on August 31, 2025. The statue is the tallest Hindu statue in North America.

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18 February 2026

A small shrine stands outside the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on August 25, 2025.

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18 February 2026

Flags with the image of Lord Hanuman are at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on August 25, 2025.

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18 February 2026

Hindu devotees are at Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on August 31, 2025. The statue is the tallest Hindu statue in North America.

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14 February 2026

A rooster and hen couple sit on the handles of a trolley rickshaw loader at sunset on Valentine's Day beside the high road in the Valley of the Ayodhya Hills of Purulia, West Bengal, India, on February 14, 2026.

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14 February 2026

A rooster and hen couple sit on the handles of a trolley rickshaw loader at sunset on Valentine's Day beside the high road in the Valley of the Ayodhya Hills of Purulia, West Bengal, India, on February 14, 2026.

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14 February 2026

A rooster and hen couple sit on the handles of a trolley rickshaw loader at sunset on Valentine's Day beside the high road in the valley of the Ayodhya Hills of Purulia, West Bengal, India, on February 14, 2026.

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14 February 2026

A rooster and hen couple sit on the handles of a trolley rickshaw loader at sunset on Valentine's Day beside the high road in the valley of the Ayodhya Hills of Purulia, West Bengal, India, on February 14, 2026.

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14 February 2026

A rooster and hen couple sit on the handles of a trolley rickshaw loader at sunset on Valentine's Day beside the high road in the Valley of the Ayodhya Hills of Purulia, West Bengal, India, on February 14, 2026.

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13 February 2026

Street dogs play in the valleys of the Ayodhya Hills at Sirkabad in Purulia district, West Bengal, on January 13, 2026, as India's Supreme Court hears petitions on the management of stray dogs, weighing public safety concerns against animal welfare and warning authorities of accountability in dog bite cases while barring indiscriminate culling.

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13 February 2026

Street dogs play in the valleys of the Ayodhya Hills at Sirkabad in Purulia district, West Bengal, on January 13, 2026, as India's Supreme Court hears petitions on the management of stray dogs, weighing public safety concerns against animal welfare and warning authorities of accountability in dog bite cases while barring indiscriminate culling.

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13 February 2026

Street dogs play in the valleys of the Ayodhya Hills at Sirkabad in Purulia district, West Bengal, on January 13, 2026, as India's Supreme Court hears petitions on the management of stray dogs, weighing public safety concerns against animal welfare and warning authorities of accountability in dog bite cases while barring indiscriminate culling.

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13 February 2026

Street dogs play in the valleys of the Ayodhya Hills at Sirkabad in Purulia district, West Bengal, on January 13, 2026, as India's Supreme Court hears petitions on the management of stray dogs, weighing public safety concerns against animal welfare and warning authorities of accountability in dog bite cases while barring indiscriminate culling.

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13 February 2026

Street dogs play in the valleys of the Ayodhya Hills at Sirkabad in Purulia district, West Bengal, on January 13, 2026, as India's Supreme Court hears petitions on the management of stray dogs, weighing public safety concerns against animal welfare and warning authorities of accountability in dog bite cases while barring indiscriminate culling.

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31 January 2026

The Upper Reservoir of the Purulia Pumped Storage Project, known as Upper Dam, is a rock-fill dam in Purulia. It functions as the upper reservoir for the 900-megawatt pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant located on the top of Ajodhya Hills, approximately 712 meters high, which is crucial for generating hydroelectric power and helping to manage peak electricity demand. The dam creates a large lake that attracts tourists, featuring a surrounding road that is popular for watching sunsets over the hills. Situated on the Bamni River, it serves as an upper reservoir for green energy, while offering elevated views of the Ajodhya Pahar and surrounding landscapes. It serves as a significant water storage point in the relatively dry surrounding regions. The dam is developed with significant financial assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The local villagers protest against the project, alleging a massive loss of vegetation and that hundreds lose their livelihoods. In Bagmundi, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026, people arrive at the Upper Dam by car and bicycle and visit various temporary shops on the dam.

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31 January 2026

The Upper Reservoir of the Purulia Pumped Storage Project, known as Upper Dam, is a rock-fill dam in Purulia. It functions as the upper reservoir for the 900-megawatt pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant located on the top of Ajodhya Hills, approximately 712 meters high, which is crucial for generating hydroelectric power and helping to manage peak electricity demand. The dam creates a large lake that attracts tourists, featuring a surrounding road that is popular for watching sunsets over the hills. Situated on the Bamni River, it serves as an upper reservoir for green energy, while offering elevated views of the Ajodhya Pahar and surrounding landscapes. It serves as a significant water storage point in the relatively dry surrounding regions. The dam is developed with significant financial assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The local villagers protest against the project, alleging a massive loss of vegetation and that hundreds lose their livelihoods. In Bagmundi, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026, people arrive at the Upper Dam by car and bicycle and visit various temporary shops on the dam.

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