Chhath Puja celebrations started earlier this November and the 4-day-long festival extends till the 20th of this month. The exact date for the special puja falls on Sunday, November 19 this year. The ...

Sandhya Arghya on the third day of Chhath Puja is imbued with an uncommon serenity that no words can do justice to. When the sun sets into the sea, families come together to express gratitude, light ...

The third day of Chhath Puja, known as Sandhya Arghya, is when devotion meets the golden hour. As the sun sets and rivers shine with a million diyas, devotees from all over India and the world pray to ...

New Delhi: Chhath Puja is one of the most significant festivals, especially for people belonging to Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. It is a four-day festival celebrated each year starting with Nahay Khay and ...

Anuradha Paudwal's soulful rendition of "Kaanch Hi Baans Ke Bahangiya" has been re-released for Chhath Puja, beautifully recreated by composer S R Dehariya. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the song ...

Chhath Puja is a four-day festival honouring the Sun God. It begins on Shukla Chaturthi and ends on Saptami in the Kartik month. Devotees observe a 36-hour fast without water. The month of Kartik is ...

Chhath Puja, an ancient Vedic festival, begins with Nahay Khay, a day of purification and simple meals. Celebrated mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh, it honors the Sun God and ...

Chhath Puja, a prominent Hindu holiday celebrated throughout India, occurs a week after Diwali. This festival honours the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya (Mother Shashti or Usha). Devotees thank the ...

As Biharis often say, “Diwali ke baad real festival begins.” While brands are beginning to acknowledge the influence of the broader Indian diaspora, many are missing a significant opportunity by ...

After the sacred Sandhya Arghya, it's time for the Chhath puja's concluding ritual, Usha Arghya. Early on October 28, devotees offered their reverence to the rising sun, marking the culmination of the ...

Protesters accused the Delhi government of false promises and poor preparations. Water scarcity and unclean ghats disrupted rituals after the site reopened after five years. Amid police presence, ...