Viral Video Of Indians Celebrating Chhath Puja In Texas Sparks 'Littering' Debate

Denton: An Indian festival Chhath Puja has turned into a talking point in the US, but the reason will stock you. Several videos from the festival at a lake in Denton, Texas has triggered debate regarding cultural and environmental sense. 

What is there in the video?

The viral video, which shows devotees praying and pouring milk into the river, has sparked a debate over religious freedom against environmental protection.

The Chhath Puja festival raised a controversy after it was celebrated in Texas.

What is the buzz?

In the video, a woman can be seen wearing a saree and taking dips in the lake, with several offerings in a plate that she was holding. As the camera panned towards the lakeside, several other Indians were seen celebrating the festival.

Many users shared the video on internet and raised concern regarding ‘littering and civic sense’.

Chhat Puja in Denton, Texas

Dumping offerings and materials into lakes is unacceptable. It harms fish and pollutes our local waters. We need to protect Texas ecosystems. pic.twitter.com/S34vEkIkiF

— CyberGreen09 (@CyberGreen09) March 25, 2026

What are social media users reacting?

One user shared the video with the caption, "Chhath Puja in Denton, Texas. Dumping offerings and materials into lakes is unacceptable. It harms fish and pollutes our local waters. We need to protect Texas ecosystems."

Another user said that, "@SenTedCruz why is this being allowed? Why are waterways being polluted? Why do you not care?.

A user talked about law, saying that, "Littering is illegal. Fine them and deport them if they do not listen."

Many people have commented on the video saying, "This is littering, why is this being allowed? Deport them,” commented one person, “Bringing the holy cleansing Ganges river to Texas,” added another person, “As an Indian, I am in favor of arresting these people and teaching them a lesson,” wrote the next.

What is Chhath Puja?

Chhath Puja began on March 22 this year and ended on March 25. The festival is a highly spiritual expression of appreciation to the Sun God.