Devotees Honoring The Sun God During Chhath Puja

This Captivating Image Showcases A Group Of Devotees Performing The Ritualistic 'aarti' During Chhath Puja With Lit Earthen Lamps Against The Serene Backdrop Of A Setting Sun. This Ancient Hindu Festival Is Dedicated To Lord Surya (the Sun God) And Chhathi Maiya And Is Most Popularly Celebrated In Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh And Nepal. The Devotees Prepare For The Festival With A Rigorous Fast, Abstaining From Even Water, Which Is Broken Only After The Main Evening Ritual 'sandhya Arghya' As Seen In The Picture. Crowds Of People Gathered On The Riverbank Can Also Be Seen Immersed In The Spiritual Aura Of This Festival. The Image Evokes An Air Of Tranquility, Worship, And Devotion That Is Inherently Associated With Chhath Puja.