Best of TOI photos of December from Vizag

A scenic view of Godavari River during the sunset at Rajamahendravaram in East Godavari district — A Sarath Kumar

People releasing earthen lamps in Pushkarini waters of Simhachalam temple on the occasion of ‘Poli Swargam’, a day after Amavasya (new moon day) of Karthika Masam, in Visakhapatnam — A Sarath Kumar

Visitors enjoying various iconic international replicas put on displayed at Handloom Handicraft Fun Fair Exhibition held at AU Engineering College Ground in Visakhapatnam — A Sarath Kumar

Children take a look at nativity scene depicting the birth of Jesus Christ on the eve of Christmas at St Paul's Church in Visakhapatnam — A Sarath Kumar

A Naval ship of ENC illuminated as part of the Navy Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam — A Sarath Kumar

Fisherwomen belong to Pedajalaripeta village offered prayers to the sea as part of the annual Gangamma Jatara, marking the 17th anniversary of the tsunami in the Indian Ocean that left a trail of destruction along the east coast of the country on December 26, 2004 — A Sarath Kumar

Clouds hover the sky after rains at Bheemili beach in Visakhapatnam — A Sarath Kumar

Children Park near R K Beach eroded due to tidal waves under the influence of Cyclone Jawad in Visakhapatnam — A Sarath Kumar

A flock of Lutino Parakeets at a bowl of fruits inside a cage at the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park in Visakhapatnam — A Sarath Kumar

Students look at the display of dead Sea Horse fish in an open house session with marine life at Fishing Harbor in Visakhapatnam — A Sarath Kumar

A road covered with dense fog on a chilly morning in Visakhapatnam — A Sarath Kumar

Huge waste enters sea waters, causing marine pollution off the fishing harbor in Visakhapatnam — A Sarath Kumar

Huge fishing boats anchored as precautionary alert due to Cyclone Jawad in Bay of Bengal at Jalaripeta fishermen village in Visakhapatnam — A Sarath Kumar