Photos: Devotees Perform Rituals On The First Day Chhath Puja Across India

Devotees prepare holy food (Prasad) during the 'Nahaye Khaye' on the occasion of the four days long 'Chhath Puja' festival in Patna

 Hindu devotees offer prayers at the banks of River Ganga during the first day of four days long 'Chhath Puja' celebration, in Patna

Devotees arrive at the banks of River Ganga during the first day of four days long 'Chhath Puja' celebration, in Patna

Hindu devotees perform rituals of four days long Chhath Puja celebration, as toxic for floats on the surface of polluted Yamuna river at Kalindi Kunj, in New Delhi

Women devotees take bath as part of the ritual of four days long Chhath Puja celebration, as toxic form floats on the surface of polluted Yamuna river at Kalindi Kunj, in New Delhi

Devotees buy bamboo baskets and other items ahead of the Chhath Puja, at a market in Patna