In Pictures: India Under Lockdown - July 27, 2020

With yet another record of single-day spike in Covid-19 cases set in the country, it is evident that the coronavirus pandemic isn't ready to let go of its hold anytime soon. On the brighter end of the spectrum, record number of over 36,000 patients also recovered in the same time frame, with the number of total recoveries crossing 9 lakh. As the ebb and flow of the pandemic continue in the country, let's take a look at what India looks under lockdown.

Members of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and head priest of Jagannath temple Dilipda Ji Maharaj perform rituals before sending soil and water from different rivers of Gujarat for ground-breaking ceremony of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, in Ahmedabad, Monday, July 27, 2020. Credit: PTI Photo

CRPF personnel wearing protective masks attend a function on the occasion of 82nd Raising Day of CRPF, in New Delhi, Monday, July 27, 2020. Credit: PTI Photo

Indonesian Defence Minister Gen Prabowo Subianto during his ceremonial welcome at South Block in New Delhi, Monday, July 27, 2020. Credit: PTI Photo

A view of a wholesale vegetables market showing no respect to social distancing guidelines, during Unlock 2.0 in Jammu, Monday, July 27, 2020. Credit: PTI Photo

Healthcare workers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) take swab from a man for a rapid antigen test in a market area, amidst the coronavirus disease outbreak, in Ahmedabad, India, July 27, 2020. Credit: Reuters Photo

A 50-bed dedicated Covid-19 Care Centre prepared at the Gandhi Maidan Indoor Stadium in Gaya, Monday, July 27, 2020. Credit: PTI Photo

A CRPF person wearing a PPE waits to conducts thermal screening of officials arriving to attend a function on the occasion of 82nd Raising Day of CRPF, in New Delhi, Monday, July 27, 2020.. Credit: PTI Photo

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