Chhath Puja 2022: Here’s What Celebrations Look Like Across India - IN PICS

Chhath is an auspicious festival celebrated mainly in Eastern India and also in Uttar Pradesh. On this day, women fast for 36 hours before offering prayers to the Sun God on the banks of a water body

Chhath Puja 2022: Celebrations Of The Festival Across India- IN PICS

Chhath Puja celebrations in Noida. Chhath Puja committees are making every effort to hold a lavish celebration after the Covid-19 pandemic during which festivities could not be possible. (Image Source: PTI)

Chhath Puja celebrations in Gurugram- The Gurugram administration has allocated 30 places for Chhath Puja. The women are all decked up to worship the Sun God and pray for a happy and prosperous life of their families.(Image Source: PTI)

Chhath Puja celebrations in Kolkata- Rituals for Chhath Puja are being carried out on Sunday at dusk and on Monday at dawn. Worshipers must perform puja while standing in water as part of the rites. Women also apply vermillion on each others' forehead.( Image Source: PTI)

Chhath Puja celebrations in Mumbai- A sizable crowd of devotees congregate at Kurla Talav (pond) to witness the festivities. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Chhath puja was held in Kurla in the past. (Image Source: PTI)

Chhath Puja celebrations in Jaipur- The Bihari community in Jaipur is the one that celebrates Chhath Puja festivities most frequently, although there are other communities who participate as well. At the Galta ji Lake, thousands of worshippers stand in the lake while making offerings of rice, sugarcane, and seasonal fruits wrapped in red or saffron-colored fabric to the rising and setting sun. (Image Source: PTI)