Life limps back to normal in Delhi as unlock begins

Story by  ATV | Posted by  [email protected] | Date 11-06-2021
Connaught Place's famous Prachin Hanuman Mandir has partially reopened for devotees. This temple from the Mahabharat era sees a footfall of a 1000 devotees daily, at least, in normal times (Pic by Manmeet Singh Khalsa)
Connaught Place's famous Prachin Hanuman Mandir has partially reopened for devotees. This temple from the Mahabharat era sees a footfall of a 1000 devotees daily, at least, in normal times (Pic by Manmeet Singh Khalsa)

 

Manmeet Singh Khalsa/New Delhi:

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal made a slew of announcements on June 7 unlocking Delhi after almost 2 months. This has enabled the Metro to run, offices to reopen & people to feel the freedom of being outdoor again. 



1. Here, we see the market outside CP's Prachin Hanuman Mandir. Shops -- which mainly offer prayer items like bangles, chunri & vermillion -- are seeing more activity now. (Pic by Manmeet Singh Khalsa)



2. The Central Secretariat Metro Station has reopened for its commuters now. In normal times & during peak hours, you would be jostling for walking space on these stairs. (Pic by Manmeet Singh Khalsa)



3. Metro trains are running at 50% capacity now, but that also means that there are more chances that you will find a seat. (Pic by Manmeet Singh Khalsa)



4. Few passengers at the platform of Mandi House Metro Station (Pic by Manmeet Singh Khalsa)


5. Street vendors, especially, fruits sellers are back! And who minds a juicy mango or a luscious litchi in these hot times? (Pic by Manmeet Singh Khalsa)