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At the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi, a group of women step down into the water to perform the sacred rituals of Chhath Puja. Observing a strict fast, they offer prayers to the setting and rising Sun, while a large crowd of devotees gathers behind and around them. Birds fly across the sky, adding to the serene and spiritual atmosphere. Nearby, people including boys and girls seek blessings from the women observing the vrat, touching their feet with reverence. This powerful scene reflects devotion, purity, and the deep cultural roots of Chhath Puja in India’s spiritual traditions. This footage is part of the broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest HD and 4K collection from South Asia. The collection comprises of 150, 000+ hours of high quality br
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