Nepalese Hindu devotees gather at the bank of Bagmati River to offer prayers during the Chhath festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Nov. 6, 2016. During the Chhath festival, Hindus, young and old from all walks of life, immerse themselves in ponds or rivers for a "holy bath" to thank the sun for the gift of life. (Xinhua/Sunil Sharma) 
Photo taken on Nov. 6, 2016 shows the bank of Bagmati River decorated with lights during the Chhath festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Nov. 6, 2016. During the Chhath festival, Hindus, young and old from all walks of life, immerse themselves in ponds or rivers for a "holy bath" to thank the sun for the gift of life. (Xinhua/Pratap Thapa) 
A Nepalese Hindu devotee offers prayers during the Chhath festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Nov. 6, 2016. During the Chhath festival, Hindus, young and old from all walks of life, immerse themselves in ponds or rivers for a "holy bath" to thank the sun for the gift of life. (Xinhua/Sunil Sharma) 
A Nepalese Hindu devotee offers prayers during the Chhath festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Nov. 6, 2016. During the Chhath festival, Hindus, young and old from all walks of life, immerse themselves in ponds or rivers for a "holy bath" to thank the sun for the gift of life. (Xinhua/Sunil Sharma) 
Nepalese Hindu devotees offer prayers during the Chhath festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Nov. 6, 2016. During the Chhath festival, Hindus, young and old from all walks of life, immerse themselves in ponds or rivers for a "holy bath" to thank the sun for the gift of life. (Xinhua/Pratap Thapa) 
Indian Hindu devotees offer prayers during the Chhath festival in Kolkata, eastern Indian state West Bengal, Nov. 6, 2016. Chhath festival is an ancient Hindu festival during which homage is paid to the sun and water Gods, for the longevity and prosperity of family members. (Xinhua/Tumpa Mondal) 
Indian Hindu devotees offer prayers during the Chhath festival in Kolkata, eastern Indian state West Bengal, Nov. 6, 2016. Chhath festival is an ancient Hindu festival during which homage is paid to the sun and water Gods, for the longevity and prosperity of family members. (Xinhua/Tumpa Mondal) 
Indian Hindu devotees offer prayers during the Chhath festival in Kolkata, eastern Indian state West Bengal, Nov. 6, 2016. Chhath festival is an ancient Hindu festival during which homage is paid to the sun and water Gods, for the longevity and prosperity of family members. (Xinhua/Tumpa Mondal) |
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