Kolkata, India. 06th Nov, 2016. Full family is ready before going to the ghats for performing Chhat Puja. Chhath Puja is a hindu festival celebrated every year. This festival dedicated to the hindu god Sun, Surya, also known as Surya Shoshti. It is order to perform in order to thank Surya for Sustaining life on Earth and request the granting of certain wishes. © Indranil Aditya/Pacific Press/Alamy Live News

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