Several gather to celebrate 'Chhath Puja' in Goa

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Chhath Puja is a popular practice of 'sun worship' in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and various parts of the India at this time of the year.

Chhath Puja|Worship of Sun God|Goa | All Pictures Courtesy: KD

This year, several devotees gathered at water bodies across the state to perform rituals on the occasion of Chhath Puja.

Chhath Puja| Worship of Sun God|Goa

During the puja, devotees offer various items, such as fruits, while they go about performing the age-old ritual.

Chhath Puja|Worship of Sun God|Goa

Guirim and Baga, both in North Goa, also saw devotees, young and old, immersed in the traditional practice of sun worship.

Chhath Puja|Worship of Sun God|Goa

The puja is offered in honour of the Sun God and Chhathi (Shashti) devi, the Sun God's sister, who is considered to be the epitome of motherly love.

Chhath Puja| Worship of Sun God|Goa

On this day, women observe a fast for the well-being of their sons and the happiness of their families.

Chhath Puja| Worship of Sun God|Goa

After the rituals, the fast is broken by cooking a meal.

Chhath Puja| Worship of Sun God|Goa
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