Bhaktapur. Today, in the dim evening, Kamalpokhari in Kamalbinayak, Bhaktapur Municipality-10, is brightly lit. A crowd of devotees is seen around the large pond, illuminated with lights, and in the area where tents are pitched. Lamps, or diyos, are lit on the remaining three sides.
Kamalpokhari and surrounding ponds, decorated like a bride to give a glimpse of the Terai, have seen participation from Terai residents as well as locals of Bhaktapur to celebrate Chhath. The Chhath festival, celebrated in the Terai region, was also celebrated with great joy in Bhaktapur, a city in the Kathmandu Valley. The Kamalpokhari area has become festive with those observing the fast, offering argha to the setting sun today and staying awake all night.
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