Chhath Puja(Worship to Sun)

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Chhath Puja(Worship to Sun)

Uploaded: July 30, 2011

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On the fourth day of Shukla Paksha of Kartik, lakhs of devotees along the Indo-Gangetic plains, chiefly Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, begin the four-day Chhath festival, in continuance of a tradition that goes back to posterity, carrying forward India’s living tradition of worshipping the divine creator and nourisher — the Sun God. Today, lakhs of Biharis settled in other parts of India and even abroad perform Chhath.


Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 220.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 30, 2011

touching moment... a beauty! #1397130

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe August 26, 2011

Hello Mukesh....I saw your name on Tarun's gallery complimenting his finalist of the two dancers....I viewed your gallery...my oh my....lovely photographs....This one in particular caught my eye...it is serene and beautiful...thank you for the explanation as well... #9635076

Mukesh Srivastava August 26, 2011

Thanx much Patricia for visi9ting my gallery!!!!! #9635590

Louise Souchereau November 08, 2011

Beautiful picture, so peaceful
#9791930

Wendy M. Hansen-Penman November 08, 2011

What a moment! #9792516

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