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An Indian Hindu devotee hand over a traditional oil lamp as they prepare for prayers to the sun during the ‘Chhat Pooja’ celebration in at Kolkata on Tuesday,1 November 2011. Picture by Bhaskar Mallick / Fotocorp

A Woman performs worship of Lord Sun on the occasion of ‘Chhat Pooja’ celebration on the banks of the boat club near India gate in New Delhi on Tuesday, 01 November 2011. The Chhath festival is observed in the eastern part of India, where homage is paid to the sun and water Gods eight days after Diwali, the festival of lights.

A Woman performs worship of Lord Sun on the occasion of ‘Chhat Pooja’ celebration on the banks of the boat club near India gate in New Delhi on Tuesday, 01 November 2011. The Chhath festival is observed in the eastern part of India, where homage is paid to the sun and water Gods eight days after Diwali, the festival of lights.

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram interacts with Amit Mittra, Uttarakhand CM Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh during the 15th National Integration Council (NIC) meeting in New Delhi on Saturday, 10 September 2011.

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram interacts with Amit Mittra, Uttarakhand CM Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh during the 15th National Integration Council (NIC) meeting in New Delhi on Saturday, 10 September 2011.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh addressing a press conference at Chhattisgarh Sadan in New Delhi on 16 July 2011.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh addressing a press conference at Chhattisgarh Sadan in New Delhi on Saturday,16 July 2011

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh addressing a press conference at Chhattisgarh Sadan in New Delhi on Saturday,16 July 2011.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh addressing a press conference at Chhattisgarh Sadan in New Delhi on Saturday, 16 July 2011.

Civil rights Activist Binayak Sens wife Ilinatalk to media while Swami Agnivesh looks on outside the Supreme Court in New Delhi on Friday, 15 April 2011.The apex court on Friday granted bail to Sen, who has been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment by a Chhattisgarh court for helping Naxalites to setup a network.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh shakes hands with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi during the Chief Ministers Conference on Internal Security in New Delhi on Tuesday, 01 February 2011.

Indian students, teachers, Women Association and political activists hold placards as they shout anti-government slogans in New Delhi on December 27, 2010 during a protest against life sentence handed out to a doctor and social activist, Binayak Sen, on charges of sedition in Chhattisgarh state. Amnesty International has described Binayak Sen as a "prisoner of conscience" but the court insisted the doctor helped outlawed Maoist guerrillas in the insurgency-riven state.

Students, teachers, Women Association and political activists hold placards and shout anti-government slogans as they take part in protest against the conviction of doctor and social activist, Binayak Sen on charges of sedition in Chhattisgarh state, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Monday, 27 December 2010. Amnesty International has described Binayak Sen as a "prisoner of conscience" but the court insisted the doctor helped outlawed Maoist guerrillas in the insurgency-riven state.

Students, teachers, Women Association and political activists hold placards and shout anti-government slogans as they take part in protest against the conviction of doctor and social activist, Binayak Sen on charges of sedition in Chhattisgarh state, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Monday, 27 December 2010. Amnesty International has described Binayak Sen as a "prisoner of conscience" but the court insisted the doctor helped outlawed Maoist guerrillas in the insurgency-riven state.

Students, teachers, Women Association and political activists hold placards and shout anti-government slogans as they take part in protest against the conviction of doctor and social activist, Binayak Sen on charges of sedition in Chhattisgarh state, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Monday, 27 December 2010. Amnesty International has described Binayak Sen as a "prisoner of conscience" but the court insisted the doctor helped outlawed Maoist guerrillas in the insurgency-riven state.

Students, teachers, Women Association and political activists hold placards and shout anti-government slogans as they take part in protest against the conviction of doctor and social activist, Binayak Sen on charges of sedition in Chhattisgarh state, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Monday, 27 December 2010. Amnesty International has described Binayak Sen as a "prisoner of conscience" but the court insisted the doctor helped outlawed Maoist guerrillas in the insurgency-riven state.

Social Activist Swami Agnivesh ji placing his words during a protest of Indian students, teachers, Women Association and political activists as they hold placards and shout anti-government slogans in New Delhi on December 27, 2010 during a protest against life sentence handed out to a doctor and social activist, Binayak Sen, on charges of sedition in Chhattisgarh state. Amnesty International has described Binayak Sen as a "prisoner of conscience" but the court insisted the doctor helped outlawed Maoist guerrillas in the insurgency-riven state.

Indian students, teachers, Women Association and political activists hold placards as they shout anti-government slogans in New Delhi on December 27, 2010 during a protest against life sentence handed out to a doctor and social activist, Binayak Sen, on charges of sedition in Chhattisgarh state. Amnesty International has described Binayak Sen as a "prisoner of conscience" but the court insisted the doctor helped outlawed Maoist guerrillas in the insurgency-riven state.

Indian students, teachers, Women Association and political activists hold placards as they shout anti-government slogans in New Delhi on December 27, 2010 during a protest against life sentence handed out to a doctor and social activist, Binayak Sen, on charges of sedition in Chhattisgarh state. Amnesty International has described Binayak Sen as a "prisoner of conscience" but the court insisted the doctor helped outlawed Maoist guerrillas in the insurgency-riven state.

Indian students, teachers, Women Association and political activists hold placards as they shout anti-government slogans in New Delhi on December 27, 2010 during a protest against life sentence handed out to a doctor and social activist, Binayak Sen, on charges of sedition in Chhattisgarh state. Amnesty International has described Binayak Sen as a "prisoner of conscience" but the court insisted the doctor helped outlawed Maoist guerrillas in the insurgency-riven state.

Subrat Sahoo, Secretary Tourism, Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Chhattisgarh addresses while Tapesh Jha, Managing Director, Chhattisgarh Tourism Board looks on during the press conference of Chhattisgarh Tourism in Mumbai on Friday, 03 December 2010.

Subrat Sahoo, Secretary Tourism, Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Chhattisgarh addresses during the press conference of Chhattisgarh Tourism in Mumbai on Friday, 03 December 2010.

Subrat Sahoo, Secretary Tourism, Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Chhattisgarh addresses while Tapesh Jha, Managing Director, Chhattisgarh Tourism Board looks on during the press conference of Chhattisgarh Tourism in Mumbai on Friday, 03 December 2010.

Subrat Sahoo, Secretary Tourism, Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Chhattisgarh addresses while Tapesh Jha, Managing Director, Chhattisgarh Tourism Board looks on during the press conference of Chhattisgarh Tourism in Mumbai on Friday, 03 December 2010.

Women’s perform worship of Lord Sun on the occasion of ‘Chhat Pooja’ celebration in at Kolkata on Friday, 12 November 2010.

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.

Women’s perform worship of Lord Sun on the occasion of ‘Chhat Pooja’ celebration in at Kolkata on Friday, 12 November 2010.

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.

Women’s perform worship of Lord Sun on the occasion of ‘Chhat Pooja’ celebration at Yamuna Bank, ITO in New Delhi on Friday, 12 November 2010.

Women’s perform worship of Lord Sun on the occasion of ‘Chhat Pooja’ celebration at Yamuna Bank, ITO in New Delhi on Friday, 12 November 2010.

Women’s perform worship of Lord Sun on the occasion of ‘Chhat Pooja’ celebration at Juhu Chowpatty in Mumbai on Friday, 12 November 2010.

Women’s perform worship of Lord Sun on the occasion of ‘Chhat Pooja’ celebration in Nagpur on Friday, 12 November 2010.

Women’s perform worship of Lord Sun on the occasion of ‘Chhat Pooja’ celebration at Juhu Chowpatty in Mumbai on Friday, 12 November 2010.

Women’s perform worship of Lord Sun on the occasion of ‘Chhat Pooja’ celebration at Juhu Chowpatty in Mumbai on Friday, 12 November 2010.

Women’s perform worship of Lord Sun on the occasion of ‘Chhat Pooja’ celebration at Juhu Chowpatty in Mumbai on Friday, 12 November 2010.

A Woman performs worship of Lord Sun on the occasion of ‘Chhat Pooja’ celebration at Juhu Chowpatty in Mumbai on Friday, 12 November 2010.

Women’s perform worship of Lord Sun on the occasion of ‘Chhat Pooja’ celebration at Juhu Chowpatty in Mumbai on Friday, 12 November 2010.

Women’s perform worship of Lord Sun on the occasion of ‘Chhat Pooja’ celebration in Nagpur on Friday, 12 November 2010.

Women’s perform worship of Lord Sun on the occasion of ‘Chhat Pooja’ celebration at Juhu Chowpatty in Mumbai on Friday, 12 November 2010.