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In Pictures: Fervour of Chhath in Birgunj

In Pictures: Fervour of Chhath in Birgunj

By Ram Sarraf

A view of Ghadiarwa pond decorated with lights for Chhath festival in Birgunj, as captured on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Photo: Ram Sarraf/THT

KATHMANDU: After the celebration of Dashain and Tihar festivals in Nepal, the Hindu community in the Mithila region and other parts of the country are now engaged in celebration of Chhath, a festival dedicated to Sun God. People are observing festivities in compliance with the government issued Covid-19 safety protocol. The images here captured by THT's Ram Sarraf from Birgunj depict on-going preparations for Chhath that have reached their final stage.