At the Chat fesival, women have a central role by preparing offerings to the sun god - baskets filled with fruits and other goods. On the evening of the holiday, an impressive prayer ceremony takes place, and the next morning, just before sunrise, the women immerse themselves in the river and present their offerings to the sun god. In return, the god will bless themand there famalies with consecrated offerings and hopes for a year full of prosperity and goodness.