Chhath Puja: A Tale of Devotion

Credits: Culture Kathaa

Genda phool waits in a polythene wrap,

Golden blooms, a silent lap,

Carried with reverence, soft and true,

A promise of prayer in every hue.

The magic of Chhath Puja rests in the quiet resilience of its people, as they gather by riverbanks under fading sunlight, arms extended to the sky.

Credits: Ankita Bharti (via phone)

Credits: Ankita Bharti (via phone)

In a humble thali, offerings lie,

Symbols of love beneath the sky,

Fruits, sweets, each sacred item in place,

Touched by tradition, blessed by grace.

Each diya lit is a silent promise, each wave to the sun a prayer that bridges generations.

Credits: Ankita Bharti (via phone)

Diyas flicker, sheltered in green,

Whispers of faith in a glowing scene,

As leaves embrace the dancing light,

Honoring Surya, shining bright.

Each image, a prayer, a bond, a vow, A moment of gratitude, here and now.