Devotees throng banks of Yamuna to celebrate Chhath Puja in Delhi
Thousands of people celebrated the Chhath puja festival in Delhi on Tuesday. The festival includes cooking of traditional food, a fast on the second day, and making a symbolic offering to the sun.
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Thousands of people celebrated the Chhath puja festival in Delhi on Tuesday. Image: Naresh Sharma/Firstpost
Devotees at the Yamuna river in Delhi. Prayers were held at several places, including the Purvi ghat, Hathi ghat and Shyam ghat. Image: Naresh Sharma/Firstpost
A woman gives a symbolic offering at the Yamuna river. Chhath puja is a traditional obeisance to the sun god, a ritual observed largely by people belonging to Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. Image: Naresh Sharma/Firstpost
A policemen watches over the area as people arrive for Chhath celebrations. Delhi police had extensive measures in place, including a helicopter for monitoring traffic at the celebrations. Image: Naresh Sharma/Firstpost
The festival includes cooking of traditional food, a fast on the second day, and making a symbolic offering to the sun. Image: Naresh Sharma/Firstpost
Devotees at the banks of the Yamuna in Delhi. The Chhath Puja is celebrated over four days. Image: Naresh Sharma/Firstpost