Video: Toxic Foam On Yamuna In Delhi Raises Concern As Chhath Puja Begins
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Devotees gathered in large numbers to offer prayers and perform the ritual holy bath, a significant part of the festival dedicated to the Sun God.
As the four-day Chhath festival begins with the traditional 'Nahay Khay' on Tuesday, a disturbing sight marred the religious fervour along the banks of the Yamuna River near Kalindi Kunj in Delhi. #WATCH | Delhi: Thick toxic foam seen floating on the Yamuna River in Kalindi Kunj, as pollution level in the river remains high.Earlier today, devotees were seen taking a holy dip in the river and performing rituals of #ChhathPuja, on the first day of the festival.(Drone… pic.twitter.com/XFqWFoxKFx
Devotees gathered in large numbers to offer prayers and perform the ritual holy bath, a significant part of the festival dedicated to the Sun God.
However, their devotion was overshadowed by the sight of toxic foam floating on the river's surface, a stark reminder of the city's persistent pollution.