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    Chhath is a Hindu festival observed in India. It is celebrated elaborately in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chattishgarh & West Bengal. The Chhath Puja is dedicated to Lord Sun and his wives Usha and Sandhya. The two days long puja includes holy bathing, fasting, prostration march. Devotees offer 'Arghya' (offerings, specifically sweets; coconut; fruits and vegetables) standing in the water to the rising & setting sun for granting their wishes- this is the exclusive ritual of Chhath puja.
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    This composition is working so well for me. I love that you filled the frame past the edges with the water and framed the women slightly off-center to create a balanced image between negative and positive space.

    Kristen McNicholas
    Associate Photo Editor, Nat Geo Your Shot
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    Date Taken: Oct 26, 2017
    Date Uploaded: Nov 11, 2018
    Location: Kolkata, Bengal, India
    Camera: NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D5200
    Focal Length: 48 mm
    Shutter Speed: 1/125 sec
    Aperture: f/4.5
    ISO: 250
    Copyright: © Subrata Saha
    Categories: Culture, People, Travel