People from across country are enthusiastically involved in preparations for Chhath Puja. Shopping for the festival is in full swing. People are busy preparing for Chhath Puja celebrations. Ghats and the water bodies are being cleaned before the devotees take the holy dip. Chhath is an ancient Hindu Vedic festival celebrated with fervor more specifically in states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. It is a festival in which the Sun is worshipped. During these days, people express gratitude towards Surya Devta.