Pigeons flock near Rajghat, New Delhi

A resident feeds a flock of pigeons near Rajghat, New Delhi, on 12 June 2026 — a quiet act of daily compassion at one of the capital's most visited public spaces. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

Dozens of pigeons gather around a man offering grain near the Rajghat memorial complex in New Delhi on 12 June 2026, a routine that draws bird-lovers to this heritage precinct each morning. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

The scene near Rajghat — Mahatma Gandhi's memorial on the banks of the Yamuna in New Delhi — captures a familiar slice of urban life in the capital on 12 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

Bird-feeding near public memorials remains a cherished tradition in New Delhi, with Rajghat among the most popular spots — as seen in this image captured on 12 June 2026 by NationPress photographer Qamar Sibtain.