Devotion at Dawn – Chhath Festival in Nepal

This photograph captures a sacred moment during the Chhath Festival, an important celebration in Nepal’s Mithila region dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya. Women, dressed in vibrant traditional attire, offer water and prayers at the riverbank, symbolizing gratitude and devotion for health, prosperity, and wellbeing. The image beautifully reflects the deep spiritual connection between culture, nature, and community in Nepal’s living traditions.