20/11/2023 02:34 (UTC)

Indian devotees celebrate Chhath Puja festival in polluted Yamuna River

Noida, Nov 19 (EFE/EPA).- Indian devotees performed rituals during the Chhath Puja festival Sunday in the polluted Yamuna River covered with toxic foam caused by industrial waste.

Chhath Puja, the worship of the setting and rising Sun, is dedicated to Chhatti Mai, the goddess of power.

It is seen as a serene event when bejeweled women in colorful saris visit the banks of rivers and ponds, singing folk songs, then take a dip in the water and pray to the Sun god. (Camera: RAJAT GUPTA).

SHOT LIST: DEVOTEES PERFORM RITUALS DURING SUNSET IN THE POLLUTED YAMUNA RIVER THAT IS COVERED WITH TOXIC FOAM CAUSED BY INDUSTRIAL WASTE DURING THE CHHATH PUJA FESTIVAL IN NOIDA, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA.

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Date: 19/11/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Religion and belief » Hinduism
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 80 seconds
Reference: 55012342797
Relevance: Normal