The Ancient Sun Festival of Bihar and UP
Key Takeaways
- Chhath Pooja at the Varanasi ghats is a spectacular sight. Devotees stand in waist-deep water offering prayers to the rising and setting sun. The ghats are decorated with colorful rangoli.
Chhath Pooja at the Varanasi ghats is a spectacular sight. Devotees stand in waist-deep water offering prayers to the rising and setting sun. The ghats are decorated with colorful rangoli.
The evening arghya (water offering) is especially beautiful with thousands of devotees in the Ganga.
Quick Tips
• Best time: Early morning or evening • Duration: 1-2 hours • Entry: Most are free
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