A hindu devotee stands at the Bagmati river to offer prayers to setting sun during the Chhath festival, also known as Surya Pooja (worship of the sun), is observed in Nepal and eastern parts of India where homage is paid to the sun and water Gods. During the Chhath festival, devotees undergo a fast and offer water and milk to the Sun God at dawn and dusk. The Goddess who is worshipped during the Chhath Puja is known as Chhathi Maiya. The Chhath Puja is performed in order to thank Sun god for sustaining life on earth and to request the granting of certain wishes.

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