epa10275694 Hindu women apply traditional vermilion to each other as part of a ritual while offering prayers to the Sun God on the occasion of the Hindu festival 'Chhath Puja', at Juhu beach, in Mumbai, India, 30 October 2022. Chhath Puja is an ancient Hindu festival dedicated to Surya, the Hindu Sun God, also known as Surya Shashti. The Sun, considered the god of energy and the life force, is worshiped during the Chhath festival to promote well-being, prosperity, and progress. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI
