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

The country is celebrating Chhath Puja with great devotion and dedication. 

The festival of Chhath has been celebrated across the country

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The festival of Chhath has been celebrated across the country

Chhath has been a popular festival in North India.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

The Sun god is worshipped in Chhath Puja

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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.

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

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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.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar also took part in the celebration

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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.