People buying puja items on the eve of Chhath Puja in Guwahati on Sunday. Chhath Puja is dedicated to the Sun God and is considered to be one of the most rigourous forms of worship. Celebrated over a period of four days, the rituals include taking a dip in the river, fasting, abstaining from drinking water and standing in water to offer arghya to the rising and setting sun. (Sentinel)
