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Chhath Puja, one of the most sacred and eco-friendly festivals of India, is a grand celebration of devotion, purity, and gratitude. This festival is dedicated to Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya, who together symbolise life, energy, and prosperity. In 2025, Chhath Puja will be celebrated from October 25 to October 28, marking…
Chhath Puja, one of Bihar’s most revered festivals, is a celebration of devotion, family, and tradition. Dedicated to Surya Dev (Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya, the festival is observed with fasting, prayers, and rituals at rivers and ghats. For women, dressing in attire that reflects purity and elegance is as important as performing the rituals….
With Diwali celebrations just concluding, many are now preparing for Chhath Puja, leaving several customers uncertain about whether banks are open or closed. The month of October has seen a series of festival holidays, ranging from Navratri, Vijayadashmi to Diwali and Lakshmi Pujan. Are banks closed on October 27? Banks in several parts of the…
Chhath Puja Day 1 explained: What happens on Nahay-Khay, here’s a full guide Source link
Six days after Diwali comes one of the most anticipated Hindu festivals celebrated with much joy and fervour in parts of India like Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and in Nepal– the Chhath Puja. For the unversed, Chhath Puja is a festival dedicated to Surya Dev (the Sun God) and his consort Usha, as per Hindu…
NEW DELHI: To deal with the upcoming Chhath rush, the railways is using real-time heat-mapping of 35 major stations to monitor heavy passenger movement, rushing standby unreserved trains close to these stations to clear the surge of travellers and creating holding areas for crowd control. These measures are based on passenger data from the festive…
Representational image of women offering prayers to the setting sun in knee-deep water during Chhath Buxar: With just three days left for Chhath, beginning with the ritual of Nahay-Khay, the Buxar district administration has ramped up preparations to ensure a safe and seamless celebration, with major focus on managing crowd. Anticipating large gatherings along the…
RMC workers clean a water body Ranchi: With Diwali and Chhath approaching, the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) stepped up preparations across the city, focusing on cleaning, lighting, and accessibility at major ponds and ghats. Eight dedicated teams were formed to monitor work at 74 water bodies, while anti-encroachment drives were carried out to ensure smooth…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi Sunday said when Chhath Puja finds a place in Unesco’s list, people across the world will be able to experience its grandeur and divinity, reports Manash Gohain. He pointed out that Kolkata’s Durga Puja had earlier received a similar recognition, reinforcing the possibility of Chhath securing global acknowledgment.During his campaign…
