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The vibrant festival of Chhath Puja comes alive at the Yamuna River bank in New Delhi, right under the overbridge. Devotees, dressed in new attire, gather along the river to offer prayers to the Sun God. Women stand partially in the water, holding kalash (holy pots) adorned with flower garlands, while others light diyas (oil lamps), creating a warm, devotional glow. A young girl is seen carefully lighting a diya, symbolizing purity and devotion. The ritual includes offerings of traditional Chhath ingredients such as thekua (wheat cookies), fruits (bananas, coconuts, sugarcane), rice, and water in kalash. The background resonates with Chhath songs, ringing bells, and passing vehicles, while a train crosses the overbridge above, adding a cinematic layer to the scene. The combination of devot
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