Feast of the Sun in India (12 photos)

Chhath festival or Surya Puja, which was held in India last week. During the festival, Hindus worship the sun god and fast all day to ensure the welfare of their family and friends. Surya Puja is celebrated twice a year - once in the summer (May-July) caitya Chhath, and some time in October and November - Kartik Chhath, which is celebrated six days after the festival of Deepavali. The first day of the festival begins with a ritual bath (preferably in the Ganges River), and then the faithful abstain from work to home and fast for four days.











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