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Devotees perform Chhath Puja at the Yamuna River in New Delhi gather under the bridge to worship Surya Bhagwan (Sun God), following traditional rituals that have been observed for centuries. Participants carefully step down into the river, offering prayers and water oblations to the rising or setting sun. The devotees, often dressed in vibrant traditional attire, bring prasad (offerings) such as fruits, sugarcane, and thekua, a traditional sweet made of wheat flour and jaggery. Chhath Puja rituals involve standing in the river water, singing devotional songs, and performing Arghya, where the sun is offered water and other offerings while expressing gratitude and seeking blessings for health, prosperity, and well-being. The community gathers together, maintaining a serene and spiritual atmo
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