India Hindu Festival: Chhath Puja

India Hindu Festival: Chhath Puja

Devotees, primarily from the Bihari community, gather along the banks of the Kuakhai River on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, Odisha's capital city, to perform puja rituals for the Indian Hindu festival of Chhath Puja. This traditional festival involves offerings and prayers to the Sun God, with devotees standing in the river as part of the ritual observances. (Photo by STR/NurPhoto)

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