Devotees pray at Hazratbal Shrine as the head priest (not in the picture) displays holy relic of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), during special prayers to observe the Martyrdom Anniversary of...

On a cloudy Monday, tulips bloom in Srinagar’s famed Tulip Garden. More than one hundred thousand people have visited the garden since its opening. Photo/Javed Khan

On 6th day of Ramzan, a devotee prays at Khankahi Ma’ula, Srinagar. PHOTO/Javed Khan

Ahead of Republic Day, security forces intensify random checking on Srinagar streets. Photo/Javed Khan

Tourists posing for photographs near a frozen waterfall in Drung Tangmarg. Photo: Javed Khan

Tourists celebrate New Year's Eve at the world-famous ski resort Gulmarg. The winter tourist destination recorded a low of minus 8.0 degrees Celsius Saturday night. Photo Javed Khan

A Holy Family Catholic Church decorated on the eve of Christmas at Maulana Azad Road, Srinagar. Photo: Javed Khan

After enjoying a December sunny day, birds fly to their homes as sun sets over Srinagar on Thursday evening: Photo/Javed Khan

At the end of yet another sunny day, Dal lake looks mesmerizing as sun sets over Srinagar on Tuesday. Photo/Javed Khan