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A deeply spiritual nighttime scene from Kairiyatpur during the sacred Chhath Puja. A woman devotee, dressed in traditional attire, performs a ritual while holding a lit diya (oil lamp), symbolizing faith, purity, and devotion. The setting is outdoors under the night sky, illuminated by numerous small diyas placed across the ground, casting a warm and flickering glow. A temporary structure made of bamboo and sugarcane stalks surrounds the ritual space, with tall sugarcane bundles tied vertically—an essential element of Chhath offerings. The atmosphere is calm, reverent, and immersive, capturing the essence of this ancient festival where devotees express gratitude to the Sun God through disciplined rituals, light, and natural elements. Chhath Puja night, Kairiyatpur Jharkhand, Hazaribagh rit
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