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This documentary-style footage captures devotees taking a holy bath during Chhath Puja at the Yamuna River in New Delhi, filmed during the 2024–25 festive season. Chhath Puja is one of the most significant Hindu festivals dedicated to Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya, observed with deep devotion, fasting, and ritual offerings at riverbanks. In the footage, devotees are seen entering the river to perform ritual bathing, an act believed to purify the body and soul. The scenes reflect unwavering faith and tradition as families gather along the Yamuna ghats to observe age-old customs passed down through generations. The calm movements of devotees in the water contrast with the surrounding urban environment of India’s capital. At the same time, the visuals subtly highlight the challeng
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