Guest guest Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 Here is the caption for this week's featured photographs, located on the group's splash page, just below the Sri Chakra: / ***** 1. A Hindu devotee performs rituals on the way to the river Ganges on the occasion of Chhat Puja festival in Calcutta, India, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006. Hindu women pay obeisance to both the rising and the setting sun during the festival, which is celebrated on the sixth and seventh day after Diwali. (AP Photo/Sucheta Das) 2. A devotee offers prayers at Bagmati River bank while celebrating 'Chhat' festival in the Nepali capital of Kathmandu, October 28, 2006. Hindu worshipers pray for the long life and happiness of their family and society during this festival by offering prayers to the sun. REUTERS/ Shruti Shrestha (NEPAL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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