A Woman performs worship of Lord Sun on the occasion of ‘Chhat Pooja’ celebration in at New Delhi on Saturday, 13 November 2010. The Chhat festival, also known as Surya Pooja (worshipping of the sun) is observed in various parts of India, where homage is paid to the sun and water gods. During Chhat festival devotees undergo a fast and offer water and milk to the Sun God at dawn and dusk on the banks of rivers or small ponds and pray for the longevity and health of their spouse.
Photographer: A Sarthak
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