Description:
A woman with offerings on the four day long Chhath Puja (worship) also known as Surya Shashti, dedicated to the Sun God, Surya. Rituals of the puja includes bathing in the holy waters of the Ganges river, prayer and offerings to the God. The festival is remarkable for its display of colourful costumes, music and extravagant rituals. Kolkata, India. November 4, 2008.
Description:
A woman with offerings on the four day long Chhath Puja (worship) also known as Surya Shashti, dedicated to the Sun God, Surya. Rituals of the puja includes bathing in the holy waters of the Ganges river, prayer and offerings to the God. The festival is remarkable for its display of colourful costumes, music and extravagant rituals. Kolkata, India. November 4, 2008.
Date Created:
0000-00-00 00:00:00
Author:
Prasanta Biswas
City:
Kolkata
State:
West Bengal
Country:
India
Headline:
Chatt Festival In India.
Source:
Prasanta Biswas
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Copyright Majority World
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Image Description:
A woman with offerings on the four day long Chhath Puja (worship) also known as Surya Shashti, dedicated to the Sun God, Surya. Rituals of the puja includes bathing in the holy waters of the Ganges river, prayer and offerings to the God. The festival is r