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Patna (Bihar) [India], October 27 (ANI): Actress Akshara Singh extended warm greetings on the occasion of Chahth Puja, saying that the festival is very sentimental to Biharis. "Happy Chhath Puja to everyone...Chhath Puja is a big sentiment for us Biharis...Chhath Puja teaches us to see people as equals, understand each other and move forward together. I feel that throughout the year we should live together and not hate or cheat anyone," she said Regarding the Bihar elections, she said, "I want ...Read More >
Kharna, the sacred second day of Chhath Puja, is being celebrated today, 26 October 2025, across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand. The day holds immense spiritual value as devotees observe a long fast from sunrise to sunset before breaking it with jaggery kheer, fruits, and puris or ghee-soaked rotis. To mark the occasion, people share heartfelt Kharna status videos, Kharna Puja statuses, and devotional clips that capture the divine vibe of the festival. Across India and among the diaspora, ...Read More >
Daporijo (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], October 26 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has inaugurated the TCS Secretariat Building-cum-Tagin Heritage Centre. He was attending the first-ever Tagin Seminar on 'Traditional System of Tagin: Change and Continuity', organised by the Tagin Cultural Society (TCS) in collaboration with the Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture (VKIC) at Daporijo on Saturday. In his address, the Deputy Chief Minister lauded the Tagin Cultural Soc ...Read More >
Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 26 (ANI): Preparations are in place to ensure enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) at the Uttar Pradesh-Bihar border ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajeev Krishna said, "The first and second phases of the Bihar elections have been declared. Some forces from Uttar Pradesh will also go there. A coordination meeting has been held with the Chief Secretary and DGP of Bihar. Action ...Read More >
Kolkata: With the city still reeling from incidents of violence and noise pollution during Diwali and Kali Puja, community elders have appealed for a clean and green Chhath Puja this year. Several organisations representing residents of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in Kolkata have urged devotees to refrain from bursting illegal crackers, playing loud music, or polluting water bodies during the festival.Mamta Singh, president of the Rashtriya Bihari Samaj, said her organisation had appealed to all mem ...Read More >
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh deputy CM Chowna Mein on Saturday urged people to welcome and create a conducive environment for the development of hydropower projects in the state.Speaking at the inaugural session of a seminar, titled 'Traditional System of Tagin: Change and Continuity,' organised by the Tagin Cultural Society (TCS), in collaboration with the Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture (VKIC) at Daporijo in Upper Subansiri district, Mein said the hydro projects would usher in socio-eco ...Read More >
DAPORIJO, 25 Oct: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said that every religion should be respected and not criticized. He said this on the inaugural day of a two-day seminar on 'Traditional System of Tagin: Change and Continuity', being organised by the Tagin Cultural Society (TCS), in collaboration with the Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture (VKIC), here in Upper Subansiri district on Saturday. The DCM also inaugurated the TCS secretariat building-cum-Tagin Heritage Centre here on the occa ...Read More >
Mumbai: The four-day grand and spiritually uplifting festival of Chhath Puja, symbolising faith, purity, and devotion to the Sun God, is expected to generate business worth Rs 3,000 crore business in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) alone. Nationwide, the celebration is projected to bring a record Rs 38,000 crore in trade, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). 150 Million Devotees Observing the Sacred Rituals Around 150 million devotees across the country -- men and w ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, Oct 24: On the auspicious occasion of Chhath, the festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhath Maiya, social worker and Madhuri Dixit fan Pappu Sardar, who is also the brand ambassador of the Jamshedpur Notified Area Committee, organised a free distribution programme at Sakchi Bazar Handi Line on Friday. A total of 151 needy women devotees were provided with earthen stoves and sarees to help them perform Chhath rituals with devotion and dignity. The gesture brought smi ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, Oct 24 : Jamshedpur is all set to celebrate the four-day Chhath festival beginning October 25, as devotees prepare to offer prayers to the Sun God along the city's riversides and ghats. The city, known for its rich tradition and fervent observance of Chhath, is witnessing a flurry of activity as preparations reach their final stage. Across Jamshedpur, major ghats including Dimna, Adityapur, and RIT are being meticulously cleaned and decorated in anticipation of the festival. Local ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 25: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday shared a video message on the occasion of Chhath Puja, extending greetings to all devotees. He said, "Raua Sab Par Chhathi Maiya Ke Kripa Banal Rahe (May Chhathi Maiya's blessings be upon you all)." Taking to his official social media handle 'X', CM Yogi said, "I extend my heartfelt greetings to everyone on Chhath Puja. Raua Sab Par Chhathi Maiya Ke Kripa Banal Rahe. My special wishes to all mothers and sisters who o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday shared a video message on the occasion of Chhath Puja, extending greetings to all devotees. He said, "Raua Sab Par Chhathi Maiya Ke Kripa Banal Rahe (May Chhathi Maiya's blessings be upon you all)." Taking to his official social media handle 'X', CM Yogi said, "I extend my heartfelt greetings to everyone on Chhath Puja. Raua Sab Par Chhathi Maiya Ke Kripa Banal Rahe. My special wishes to all mothers and ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 25 (ANI): The four-day-long festival of Chhath commenced on Saturday with the first ritual, 'Nahay Khay,' drawing massive crowds at various ghats across Bihar. Devotees thronged riverbanks to take a holy dip and offer prayers to the Sun God, marking the beginning of the auspicious Chhath Mahaparv. The ritual of 'Nahay-Khay' was observed at ghats in Danapur, including Fakkar Mahto Ghat, Gurudwara Ghat, and Nariyal Ghat, as devotees performed the sacred bathing cere ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Chhath, a four-day festival worshipping the Sun god. He highlighted the festival's symbolism of simplicity, restraint, and unparalleled sanctity, noting its profound impact on societal harmony and its global celebration by Indian families abroad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings on the occasion of Chhath, a four-day festival to worship the Sun god celebrated across the country, especially in Bihar, Jharkhand and easte ...Read More >
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced October 27 as a government holiday for the Chhath festival. The holiday falls on a Monday, marking the most significant day of the four-day celebration. Devotees will offer prayers to the setting Sun. The festival honors nature, the Sun God, and Chhathi Maiya. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced that October 27 will be a government holiday on the occassion of Chhath festival, said a statement from the CMO. The chief minister explained ...Read More >
In a bid to ensure a cleaner Yamuna for the upcoming Chhath festival, Haryana is releasing additional water into the river. This initiative aids Delhi in its mission to maintain the river's purity. The Delhi Jal Board is also implementing de-foaming spray to combat surface pollutants. The neighbouring Haryana has started discharging extra water in the Yamuna ahead of Chhath, aiding efforts of the BJP-led Delhi government to keep the river clean and froth-free during the Purvanchali festival, so ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): Ahead of the Chhath festival, a woman from Bihar mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a Chhath song, prompting a heartwarming response from the Prime Minister himself. Taking to X on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote, "The great festival of Chhath, dedicated to nature and culture, is approaching. Devotees across the country, including in Bihar, have already immersed themselves in the preparations for it with full devotion." Also Read | Terror ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 24: The grand festival of Chhath Puja, dedicated to worshipping the Sun God, is set to give a major boost to the Indian economy, with trade worth around Rs 38,000 crore expected across the country, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Friday. This marks a sharp rise of 22.58 per cent from last year's Rs 31,000 crore and Rs 27,000 crore in 2023 -- reflecting the festival's growing cultural and economic significance. The four-day festival, celebrated wi ...Read More >
New Delhi: Haryana released additional water into the Yamuna's main channel from the Hathnikund Barrage, days before Chhath Puja, data from Central Water Commission (CWC) shows.The higher flow is expected to improve the water quality and ensure adequate flow for the festival, some experts said. An official, however, said that the move was for rejuvenating the river, "not just for Chhath Puja. It's also to maintain the river's flow and keep it clean." CWC data shows that since 5 pm on Tuesday, no ...Read More >
Kolkata: Police on Thursday arrested Kakdwip resident Narayan Halder for allegedly desecrating a Goddess Kali idol. Halder, police said, had confessed to the crime and said he was in an inebriated state at the time of the incident. Police added that they are investigating if there were others involved in the desecration of the idol.The incident triggered a political back-and-forth on Wednesday with BJP accusing the state govt of "shielding culprits". Police said locals blocked the national highw ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI) AAP on Thursday accused the BJP governments in Delhi and Haryana of diverting water from Uttar Pradesh's Eastern Canal to the Yamuna river to "create an illusion" of cleanliness before the festival, a charge rejected by the ruling party. The BJP, instead, credited Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's government for what it called a "historic turnaround" in the Yamuna's condition within eight months of the chief minister taking office. The political temperatures in Delhi have be ...Read More >
The doors of Kedarnath and Yamunotri shrines in Uttarakhand have closed for winter. Thousands of devotees attended the closing ceremony for Kedarnath. Lord Kedarnath will be worshipped in Ukhimath, and Mother Yamuna in Kharsali. The Badrinath temple will close on November 25. These Himalayan shrines reopen in April-May next year. The doors of the Himalayan shrines of Kedarnath and Yamunotri in Uttarakhand were closed for the winter season on Thursday. The doors of Kedarnath, the abode of Lord ...Read More >
KEDARNATH: The sacred portals of Shri Kedarnath Dham, the eleventh Jyotirlinga, were ceremoniously closed for the winter season on Thursday at 8:30 AM, amid devotional tunes from an Army band and chants of "Jai Baba Kedar." Over 10,000 devotees gathered in the chilling weather to witness the closing ceremony, which marked the end of a successful pilgrimage season. The ancient temple had been decorated with fresh flowers for the occasion. The Panchmukhi Utsav Doli of Baba Kedar began its journe ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The festival of 'Bhai Dooj', symbolising the eternal bond between brothers and sisters, was celebrated with deep emotion and enthusiasm across Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, not only in homes but also within the walls of jails in Shahjahanpur, Meerut, and Moradabad. In Shahjahanpur District Jail, the day began with a heartwarming sight -- long queues of sisters waiting outside the gates since morning, eager to meet their incarcerated brothers. Once allowed entry, ...Read More >
Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) [India], October 23 (ANI): The portals of the world-famous eleventh Jyotirlinga, Kedarnath Dham, were ceremoniously closed for the winter season at 8:30 am on Thursday, October 23, coinciding with Bhai Dooj (Kartik Shukla Saptami, Anuradha Nakshatra). Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was present on the occasion. Before the closure, the temple was beautifully decorated with flowers. The atmosphere in the temple complex reverberated with devotional tunes play ...Read More >
Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) [India], October 23 (ANI): The Kedarnath Dham portals are set to close for winter from today, October 23, at 8:30 am, marking the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj. According to Prateek Jain, the District Magistrate of Rudraprayag, this year's Kedarnath yatra has been very successful. The Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, will be present at the closing of the temple portal. Also Read | Darjeeling Road Accident: 4 Killed, 16 Injured As Vehicle Falls Into Go ...Read More >
Govardhan Puja kab hai? Govardhan Puja honors Lord Krishna's feat of lifting Govardhan Hill. Devotees will offer a mountain of food, known as Annakut. Rituals include worship and symbolic gambling. The festival signifies gratitude for nature and divine protection. It highlights humility and balance. Govardhan Puja 2025 date: Diwali, also called Deepawali, is celebrated across India over five days of light, devotion, and festivity. This year, the celebrations will take place from October 18 to O ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt is preparing around 1,500 ghats across the city for Chhath Puja, including 23 large ghats along the Yamuna riverbed and 17 model ghats. In Nov 2024, Delhi High Court had upheld the then govt's proposal to ban Chhath on the riverbank. The court said the water was highly contaminated and dangerous to enter. The festival will be celebrated from Oct 27-30. At 9 am on Wednesday, Chhath preparations were finalised at a large meeting, which had chief minister Rekha Gupta, minister ...Read More >
RANCHI, Oct 22 : The festival of Govardhan Puja was celebrated with great devotion, enthusiasm, and traditional fervour across the city today. From vibrant rituals at ISKCON Ranchi to the grand Annakoot Mahabhog offering at the Tapovan Temple, the city witnessed deep expressions of faith and cultural heritage. At the ISKCON Ranchi temple on Kanke Road, devotees organized a grand celebration of Govardhan Puja. An intricately crafted model of Govardhan Hill was displayed as a part of an attractiv ...Read More >
Bhilwara: In the sun-scorched expanses of Rajasthan, a unique tradition unfolds every year in the Mandal town of Bhilwara. Here, the humble donkey -- often overlooked as a mere beast of burden -- takes center stage at the donkey fair, a vibrant celebration of an animal that has long been the backbone of rural life. This annual event, steeped in culture and commerce, sees people of the potter (Prajapati) community not only trade the 'Vaishakh Nandans' aka donkeys, but also honour them with pride ...Read More >
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