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In pics: Chhath Puja is a great mix of colour and devotion

Over the years, the Chhath Puja has become one of the major festivals not only in North India but the whole country.

Updated:Nov 10, 2021, 07:22 PM IST

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The festival of Chhath has been celebrated across the country

Chhath has been a popular festival in North India.

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It has become a popular festival across the country over the years

Chhath has become more popular in states other than Bihar in recent years.

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Chhath is celebrated at a grand scale in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh

The devotees put a lot of efforts in getting the Chhath ghats clean and erecting unique worship places.

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Chhath has seen a great rise in popularity in Mumbai and Delhi

Water bodies in Mumbai and Delhi see a good gathering on Chhath every year.

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The Sun god is worshipped in Chhath Puja

The Sun god, during sunrise and sunset, is praised during the final two days of Chhath.

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Devotees go through a tough routine before the final day of Chhath Puja

The whole process of Chhath Puja requires the devotees to be very desciplined and clean during the four days of puja.

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar also took part in the celebration

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar saw preparations for the Chhath Puja in Patna.