Heritage monuments lit in colours of Indian flag to mark 100-cr Covid vaccination feat – See stunning photos

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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has lit up 100 of its heritage monuments in colours of the national flag to mark the 100-crore COVID-19 vaccination milestone achieved by the country, the Ministry of Culture said on Thursday. The illuminated sites include UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Tughlaqabad Fort and Purana Qila in Delhi; Fatehpur Sikri in Agra; Ramappa Temple in Hampi; Dholavira in Gujarat; ancient Leh Palace; Currency Building and Metcalf Hall in Kolkata; Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh and Golconda Fort in Hyderabad. Let us take a look at some of the stunning images of heritage monuments:

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Puri: Konark Sun Temple illuminated with tri-colour lights as India crossed the 1 billion COVID-19 vaccination milestone, near Puri. (PTI Photo)

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New Delhi: Red Fort illuminated with tri-colour lights as India crossed the 1 billion COVID-19 vaccination milestone, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)

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New Delhi: Humayun's Tomb illuminated in tricolour on the occasion of the 100 crore vaccination milestone, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)

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New Delhi: Qutab Minar illuminated with tri-colour lights as India crossed the 1 billion COVID-19 vaccination milestone, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)

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New Delhi: Parliament building illuminated with lights as India crossed the 1 billion COVID-19 vaccination milestone, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)

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Aurangabad: Bibi Ka Maqbara illuminated with tri-colour lights as India crossed the 1 billion COVID-19 vaccination milestone, in Aurangabad. (PTI Photo)

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Kolkata: Metcalfe Hall illuminated with tri-colour lights as India crossed the 1 billion COVID-19 vaccination milestone, in Kolkata. (PTI Photo)

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Bengaluru: Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace illuminated with tri-colour lights as India crossed the 1 billion COVID-19 vaccination milestone, in Bengaluru. (PTI Photo)

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Hyderabad: Charminar illuminated with tri-colour lights as India crossed the 1 billion COVID-19 vaccination milestone, in Hyderabad. (PTI Photo)

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New Delhi: Safdarjung Tomb illuminated with tri-colour lights as India crossed the 1 billion COVID-19 vaccination milestone, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)