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The source presents riverbanks as places for thanking the sun and water. It links the ghat with nature, agricultural life and the symbolism of time flowing while devotion continues.

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The Connection Between Chhath and Natural Water Bodies

Unlike temple-based festivals, Chhath Puja is strictly an outdoor, nature-centric festival. The riverbanks (Ghats) become the primary place of worship.

Reverence for Nature

Chhath is an eco-friendly festival acknowledging the two life-sustaining forces of the planet: Sun and Water. Rivers like the Ganges are revered as mothers in Hindu culture. By performing the Puja at the riverbank, devotees thank nature for agricultural harvests and survival.

The Flow of Life

Flowing water represents the continuous cycle of life and time. Offering Arghya while standing in moving water signifies that while time passes, devotion to the divine remains steadfast.

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