New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with BJP leaders, attended the Light and Sound show at the Namo Yamuna River Safari site in Sonia Vihar on the first day of Chhath Puja.

Dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, Surya, and Chhathi Maiya, the festival symbolises purity, devotion and gratitude, with devotees seeking blessings for the health, prosperity and well-being of their families.

Devotees in large numbers have gathered accross the country to offer prayers to the Sun God as Chhath Puja begins.

Preparations across Varanasi, Ghaziabad and Patna highlighted the deep-rooted faith and devotion associated with the festival, from the banks of the Varuna River and Hindon Chhath Ghat to devotees' homes.

In Patna,...