The week in pics: From wildfires to Maha Shivaratri preparations

Here is a selection of some of the best pictures clicked by New Indian Express photographers.

Here is a selection of some of the best pictures clicked by New Indian Express photographers. IN PHOTO | A view of Lord Shiva's installation at Lord Trikoteswara Swamy temple on the eve of Maha Shiva Ratri festival at Kotappakonda in Guntur, Andhra Prades 

A wildfire broke out in Theertham forest area situated amidst the Seshachalam hill range in Andhra Pradesh. (Photo | Madhav K, EPS)

The head of Lord Shiva, almost submerged in water, seen in Rayala Cheruvu, Andhra Pradesh. (Photo | Madhav K, EPS)

Despite repeated warnings on the dangers of sitting atop rusted pillars at the beach, youngsters continue climbing on top. A scene from a beach in Kozhikode, Kerala. (Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)

A sudden spell of rain in Tirupati. (Photo | Madhav K, EPS)

Helicopters fly over the India Gate during the inauguration ceremony of the National War Memorial in New Delhi on Feb 25, 2019. (Photo | Naveen Kumar, EPS)

Newly-inaugurated National War Memorial illuminated in lights after being inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Feb 25, 2019. (Photo | Naveen Kumar, EPS)

Train services via Pamban bridge in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu have resumed after a period of three months. It was stopped after many weak spots were identified. (Photo | Ponmalar, EPS)

Students look at animal specimens during a two-day science exhibition held at Government Science College in Bengaluru. (Photo | Pushkar V, EPS)

Fire and Rescue Service personnel try to douse a fire at Brahmapuram solid waste treatment plant in Kochi, Kerala on 22 Feb 2019. (Photo | A Sanesh, EPS)

A fisherman returns home with empty baskets due to limited fish supply in the sea at Edava near Varkala, Kerala. (Photo | BP Deepu, EPS)

A horse and his owner seen at Shanghumughom beach in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, illuminated for the famous Beach Carnival. (Photo | BP Deepu, EPS)