Chhath Puja Festival In India

Chhath Puja Festival In India

Hindu devotees perform rituals and offer prayers to the Sun god on the bank of the Brahmaputra River during the 'Chhath Puja' festival in Guwahati, Assam, India, on November 7, 2024. Chhath Puja is a significant Hindu festival celebrated primarily in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and in Nepal. It is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God (Surya) and his wife Usha (also referred to as Chhathi Maiya), seeking blessings for prosperity, health, and longevity. (Photo by David Talukdar/NurPhoto)

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