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Devotees offer prayers as they take a dip in the waters of River Yamuna to celebrate Chhath Puja on November 08, 2024 in New Delhi, India. Chhath Puja, a significant festival celebrated by North Indians, particularly the Purvanchali community, involves rituals performed in the Yamuna River, which has been severely polluted with untreated sewage and industrial waste, leading to toxic foam on its surface. The pollution levels spike during this time due to increased festivities and the aftermath of Diwali celebrations, raising serious health concerns for devotees who immerse themselves in the contaminated waters. (Photo by Anindito Mukherjee/Getty Images)
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