Major concern as 4 days of Chhath Puja begins
On Tuesday, the four-day Chhath festival begins with the traditional 'Nahay Khay'.
A disturbing sight affecting the religious fervour along the banks of the Yamuna River near Kalindi Kunj in Delhi.
Devotees gathered to offer prayers and to take holy baths. It is a significant part of the festival dedicated to the Sun God.
However, their devotion was ended by the view of toxic foam floating on the river's surface, a reminder of the city's pollution.
Due to the rising pollution levels, sections of the Yamuna River, particularly near Kalindi Kunj, were seen covered in thick foam.
Both the environmentalists and devotees are concerned.
As the festival enters its first day, the foam - an unpleasant and potentially hazardous byproduct of chemical pollution- has once again raised an alarm.
Each year, devotees of Chhath Puja gather by the Yamuna to perform sacred bathing and prayers as part of their tradition.
However, this year, the sight of foam on the river's surface has led many to question the efficacy of the measures taken by the department to consider the increasing pollution problem.
The foam, a result of untreated sewage and industrial waste being dumped into the river, has become an annual issue during the festival.
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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