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18 August 2025

Consul General of the Government of Guyana, Mani Singh, speaks on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami as Hindus celebrate the inauguration of a 25-foot-tall Radha Krishna statue, the first of its kind outside of India, at the Vishnu Mandir in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, on August 16, 2025. The Janmashtami festival marks the birth of the Hindu god Lord Krishna. According to Hindu mythology, Krishna is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who takes birth to kill the evil king Kansa and free the people of Mathura and other nearby towns from his cruelty.

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#12655434

18 August 2025

A small idol of Lord Krishna is adorned on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami as Hindus celebrate the inauguration of a 25-foot-tall Radha Krishna statue, the first of its kind outside of India, at the Vishnu Mandir in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, on August 16, 2025. The Janmashtami festival marks the birth of the Hindu god Lord Krishna. According to Hindu mythology, Krishna is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who takes birth to kill the evil king Kansa and free the people of Mathura and other nearby towns from his cruelty.

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#12655831

18 August 2025

Dancers perform on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami as Hindus celebrate the inauguration of a 25-foot-tall Radha Krishna statue, the first of its kind outside of India, at the Vishnu Mandir in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, on August 16, 2025. The Janmashtami festival marks the birth of the Hindu god Lord Krishna. According to Hindu mythology, Krishna is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who takes birth to kill the evil king Kansa and free the people of Mathura and other nearby towns from his cruelty.

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#12655433

18 August 2025

A dance group poses by 25-foot-tall Radha Krishna statues, the first of its kind outside of India, on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami at the Vishnu Mandir in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, on August 16, 2025. The Janmashtami festival marks the birth of the Hindu god Lord Krishna. According to Hindu mythology, Krishna is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who takes birth to kill the evil king Kansa and free the people of Mathura and other nearby towns from his cruelty.

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#12655461

18 August 2025

Hindus listen to prayers on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami as they celebrate the inauguration of a 25-foot-tall Radha Krishna statue, the first of its kind outside of India, at the Vishnu Mandir in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, on August 16, 2025. The Janmashtami festival marks the birth of the Hindu god Lord Krishna. According to Hindu mythology, Krishna is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who takes birth to kill the evil king Kansa and free the people of Mathura and other nearby towns from his cruelty.

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18 August 2025

A dance group poses by 25-foot-tall Radha Krishna statues, the first of its kind outside of India, on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami at the Vishnu Mandir in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, on August 16, 2025. The Janmashtami festival marks the birth of the Hindu god Lord Krishna. According to Hindu mythology, Krishna is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who takes birth to kill the evil king Kansa and free the people of Mathura and other nearby towns from his cruelty.

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#12521224

1 July 2025

A Han River Bus departs for Jamsil from Ttukseom Pier in Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea, on July 1, 2025, marking the start of its trial service. The eco-friendly passenger vessel, powered by electric and hybrid diesel-electric engines, is the first of its kind introduced by the Seoul Metropolitan Government as part of a new public water transportation initiative. The route covers approximately 31.5 kilometers and connects seven piers: Magok, Mangwon, Yeouido, Oksu, Apgujeong, Ttukseom, and Jamsil. With a capacity of up to 199 passengers, the ferry is scheduled to begin official service in September, while trial rides for the public are held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday through August 30.

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#12521225

1 July 2025

A Han River Bus departs for Jamsil from Ttukseom Pier in Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea, on July 1, 2025, marking the start of its trial service. The eco-friendly passenger vessel, powered by electric and hybrid diesel-electric engines, is the first of its kind introduced by the Seoul Metropolitan Government as part of a new public water transportation initiative. The route covers approximately 31.5 kilometers and connects seven piers: Magok, Mangwon, Yeouido, Oksu, Apgujeong, Ttukseom, and Jamsil. With a capacity of up to 199 passengers, the ferry is scheduled to begin official service in September, while trial rides for the public are held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday through August 30.

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#12521229

1 July 2025

A Han River Bus departs for Jamsil from Ttukseom Pier in Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea, on July 1, 2025, marking the start of its trial service. The eco-friendly passenger vessel, powered by electric and hybrid diesel-electric engines, is the first of its kind introduced by the Seoul Metropolitan Government as part of a new public water transportation initiative. The route covers approximately 31.5 kilometers and connects seven piers: Magok, Mangwon, Yeouido, Oksu, Apgujeong, Ttukseom, and Jamsil. With a capacity of up to 199 passengers, the ferry is scheduled to begin official service in September, while trial rides for the public are held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday through August 30.

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1 July 2025

A Han River Bus departs for Jamsil from Ttukseom Pier in Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea, on July 1, 2025, marking the start of its trial service. The eco-friendly passenger vessel, powered by electric and hybrid diesel-electric engines, is the first of its kind introduced by the Seoul Metropolitan Government as part of a new public water transportation initiative. The route covers approximately 31.5 kilometers and connects seven piers: Magok, Mangwon, Yeouido, Oksu, Apgujeong, Ttukseom, and Jamsil. With a capacity of up to 199 passengers, the ferry is scheduled to begin official service in September, while trial rides for the public are held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday through August 30.

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#12477139

15 June 2025

A participant performs yoga in a first-of-its-kind ''Yogathon'' in Kolkata, India, on June 15, 2025, ahead of International Yoga Day, which is celebrated on June 21. The large-scale event draws yoga enthusiasts and practitioners who come together to promote physical and mental well-being through yoga.

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#12477140

15 June 2025

People from across India participate in a first-of-its-kind ''Yogathon'' in Kolkata, India, on June 15, 2025, ahead of the 11th International Yoga Day, which is celebrated on June 21. The large-scale event draws yoga enthusiasts and practitioners who come together to promote physical and mental well-being through yoga.

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#12477143

15 June 2025

People from across India participate in a first-of-its-kind ''Yogathon'' in Kolkata, India, on June 15, 2025, ahead of the 11th International Yoga Day, which is celebrated on June 21. The large-scale event draws yoga enthusiasts and practitioners who come together to promote physical and mental well-being through yoga.

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#12477149

15 June 2025

People from across India participate in a first-of-its-kind ''Yogathon'' in Kolkata, India, on June 15, 2025, ahead of the 11th International Yoga Day, which is celebrated on June 21. The large-scale event draws yoga enthusiasts and practitioners who come together to promote physical and mental well-being through yoga.

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#12477154

15 June 2025

People from across India participate in a first-of-its-kind ''Yogathon'' in Kolkata, India, on June 15, 2025, ahead of the 11th International Yoga Day, which is celebrated on June 21. The large-scale event draws yoga enthusiasts and practitioners who come together to promote physical and mental well-being through yoga.

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#12477155

15 June 2025

People from across India participate in a first-of-its-kind ''Yogathon'' in Kolkata, India, on June 15, 2025, ahead of the 11th International Yoga Day, which is celebrated on June 21. The large-scale event draws yoga enthusiasts and practitioners who come together to promote physical and mental well-being through yoga.

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