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A powerful spiritual scene from the banks of the Yamuna River in Noida during Chhath Puja. Devotees gather in large numbers along the sandy riverbank and in the shallow waters to perform sacred rituals and offer prayers to the Sun God. Men and women dressed in traditional attire can be seen standing in the water, taking a holy dip as part of the ritual purification process. In the foreground, devotees prepare offerings in baskets, including fruits like bananas and flowers, which are placed on the sand before being offered during prayers. Chhath Puja is a deeply revered festival marked by strict fasting, purity, and devotion, with rituals performed during sunrise and sunset. This gathering beautifully reflects the faith, cultural richness, and spiritual unity of people coming together to ce
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