The annual Chhath festival is underway here. Prayers during Chhath puja are dedicated to the Sun (or Solar) God, Surya. It is a time of thanksgiving. The main rituals occur tonight at sunset and tomorrow at sunrise.

We had a cultural event before dinner this evening – a local dance troupe performed traditional dances. They included a dance about Chhath.

Afterwards, crew from the ship floated candles, offerings of thanks, down the river.