Hindu devotees gather by the river Brahmaputra and offer prayers to the setting sun during Chhath festival in Guwahati, northeastern Assam state, India, Nov. 7, 2024.

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Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flocked to rivers and bodies of water across India to pray to the sun god as part of the Chhath festival this week.

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From times unknown, worship of Surya, the sun god and the ultimate source of energy, has been in practice. The Vedas highlight sun worship.

The Sun temple at Konarak stands as a magnificent testament to Kalinga architecture, blending artistic brilliance with a divine narrative. This 13th-century Sun Temple is a monumental representation ...

Surya, the Sun God, holds a central place in Hindu tradition, symbolising life, vitality, and energy. Chhath Puja, also known as Surya Sashthi, is a revered festival dedicated to the worship of the ...