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, ...

As the golden hues of dawn meet the tranquil riverbanks, devotees in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Nepal prepare to honour the Sun God during Chhath Puja 2025, a festival that celebrates purity, ...

As the sun dips below the horizon, casting its final golden rays, a wave of anticipation sweeps through the heart of Bihar. The arrival of Chhath Puja is not just another festival; it is an annual ...

When the Bihar poll dates were planned, the Election Commission kept in mind Diwali and Chhath Puja, two festivals closely linked with the state's electoral and socio-religious cycles. The emphasis 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 ...

Lakhs of devotees across Bihar offered morning prayers to the rising sun on Tuesday (October 28, 2025), marking the culmination of the four-day Chhath Puja festival. The devotees gathered on the banks ...

Heady, aromatic, firm and golden, thekua derives its legend from Chhath Puja. It’s a holy offering, lovingly prepared during Chhath Puja and handed down through the generations as an emblem of purity ...

On the occasion of Chhath Puja festival, schools in various states will be closed next week, October 28 and 29, 2025. Chhath Puja is the major festival in Bihar, the schools in the state will be ...

Today marks the completion of Chhath festival. To be sure, it is a biannual event in the Hindu calendar months of Chaitra and Kartik, but it is the latter which is far more popular than the former. If ...

The Indian Railways on Friday announced that it will run more than 12,000 “special trains” to Bihar ahead of Chhath Puja festivities, anticipating a sharp rise in passenger traffic. According to ...

Chhath Puja, a significant Hindu festival, brings a wave of holidays across various Indian states, with schools closing their doors from October 25 to October 28, 2025. All government schools, ...