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A thought-provoking scene captures thousands of Hindu devotees gathered along the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi during the sacred festival of Chhath Puja. A large number of women, dressed in vibrant traditional attire, stand in the river alongside other devotees, offering prayers and arghya to the Surya as part of this multi-day ritual dedicated to gratitude and devotion. The visual is striking—while faith remains unwavering, the river’s surface is covered with a thick layer of white chemical foam, a result of industrial discharge and untreated domestic waste. Despite these challenging environmental conditions, devotees continue their rituals in the sacred waters. This scene highlights the deep-rooted spiritual significance of Chhath Puja while also drawing attention to the urgent
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