Chhath Puja : Pic of the day

An Indian Hindu devotee carries offerings as others pray to the sun, during the Hindu festival of 'Chhath' on the banks of the Yamuna river in New Delhi. Chhath festival, also known as Surya Pooja (worshipping of the sun) is observed in eastern parts of India, where homage is paid to the sun and water Gods, eight days after Diwali, the festival of lights. During Chhath festival, devotees undergo a fast and later offer water and milk to the Sun God at dawn and dusk.