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This documentary-style footage captures labourers working along the Yamuna River banks in Noida, clearing dry areas slightly away from the main river channel in preparation for Chhath Puja, one of the most important river-based festivals in northern India. The visuals show workers systematically collecting waste and debris from the riverbank, highlighting the extensive groundwork required before devotees arrive. A tractor with an attached trolley is clearly visible, being used to load and transport the collected waste material from the riverbank. This reflects an organised cleanup effort carried out by civic workers ahead of the festival. In the background, temporary tents and pandal structures for Chhath Puja can be seen taking shape, indicating ongoing preparations for ritual activities
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