# Monsoon, Tiranga and eclipse: photos from across India, world 2026-08-12T05:12:54+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Dark monsoon clouds hung over the Taj Mahal in Agra and low clouds shrouded Shimla's mountains after heavy rain, while the Hooghly River near Prinsep Ghat in Kolkata saw a sunset behind Vidyasagar Setu, according to Deccan Herald's photo roundups for August 12 and 13. In Assam, a mahout stood on an elephant bathing at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary ahead of World Elephant Day, and children ran with flags during the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign in West Bengal's Birbhum district. A Tiranga Yatra took place near India Gate in New Delhi. Elsewhere, the 'diamond ring' effect appeared during a total solar eclipse seen from Mallorca, Spain, and a partial eclipse was visible over Prague Castle. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com - deccanherald.com Tags: Har Ghar Tiranga, Kolkata sunset, Pobitora Sanctuary, Shimla rains, World Elephant Day Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/world-elephant-day-mahout-bathes-tusker-in-assam-sanctuary/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/world-elephant-day-mahout-bathes-tusker-in-assam-sanctuary/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.