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Devotees participate in Chhath Puja along a crowded riverbank as thousands gather during the night to prepare for the sacred worship of the Sun God Surya and Chhathi Maiya. A woman sits beneath a traditional canopy made from sugarcane stalks, arranging ritual offerings and prasad as part of the festival observances. Families gather together under rows of decorated sugarcane structures that line the riverbank throughout the celebration. The area is illuminated by clay lamps, festive lights, and ceremonial offerings placed near temporary worship spaces. Devotional activities continue through the night as worshippers await the sunrise rituals associated with the festival. The scene highlights the large-scale community participation, traditional practices, and religious significance of Chhath
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