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Patna, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) The bathing ghats of Ganga and ponds in Bihar's capital Patna are all set for the grand celebration of Chhath Mahaparva, the festival of devotion and purity dedicated to Surya (Sun god) and Chhathi Maiya. The first 'Arghya (offering)' to the setting Sun will be performed on Monday evening under the Purvashada constellation, while the second Arghya will be offered to the rising Sun on Tuesday morning during the Uttarashada constellation. This year, devotees in Patn ...Read More >
Mahua (Bihar): A piquant multi-cornered contest is underway in Mahua assembly constituency of Bihar, where people believe they will be voting for their beloved party, represented by the sitting MLA, even if they backed a rebel. "Clarified butter shall always fall in the lentil soup", is a common refrain here from die-hard RJD supporters, who insist that even if they voted for Tej Pratap Yadav, who was expelled by his father and founding president Lalu Prasad, it will "still benefit the party". ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday shared a verse of a song and extended greetings on the occasion of the auspicious Chhath Puja. In a post on X, the Congress leader wrote, "Dukhwa mitayi Chhathi Maiya, rauwe aasra hamar... Heartfelt greetings on the great festival of Surya Dev and Chhathi Ma's worship, nature worship, and folk faith, 'Chhath Puja.' On this sacred occasion, I bow to all the devotees observing the fast. May Chhathi Maiya bring ha ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leaders across the political spectrum extended warm greetings to the people on the occasion of the third day of Chhath Puja on Monday and prayed that this festival brings new energy and joy into everyone's lives. This year, Chhath Puja is being celebrated from October 25 to October 28. The four-day festival includes 'Nahay Khay', 'Kharna', 'Sandhya Arghya (evening offering to the setting Sun)', and 'Usha Arghya (morning offering to the rising Sun)'. On Monday ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended warm wishes to the people on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja, calling it a festival that inspires gratitude towards nature and promotes harmony and prosperity. The President described the celebration as a sacred opportunity to worship the Sun God (Surya Dev) and Chhathi Maiya, emphasising its message of environmental respect and spiritual discipline. In a post on X, President Murmu wrote, "On the sacred occas ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Justice Surya Kant, senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, on Sunday said the real strength of the judiciary does not lie in its infrastructure but in the moral architecture. "The real strength of a court lies not just in its marble and mortar but in its moral architecture," he said while inaugurating the additional heritage court building -- the renovated old Madras Law College -- in the high court premises. While justice relies on human integrity, it thrives on institutional suppor ...Read More >
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 Also Read | Delhi Shocker: UPSC Aspirant Murdere ...Read More >
Darbhanga (Bihar) [India], October 27 (ANI): Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) National President Mukesh Sahni asserted that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar cannot be given the responsibility of the state as he is struggling with health issues. He also urged voters to give young politicians a chance to take over. "There is a wave of change in the entire state. In 2005, people felt he should be given a chance... In 2010, he indeed did development in the state. In 2015, he became CM with Lalu Yadav's sup ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya said Sunday he has sought a 30-minute meeting with deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar to present an alternative urban mobility plan for the city, countering the govt's proposal for a tunnel road.He added that Bengaluru's civic issues required cooperation, not confrontation. "Bengaluru will not benefit from an ego clash. What we need is a comprehensive mobility plan that reduces private vehicles and boosts public transport," he said, adding that if the ...Read More >
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 >
Darbhanga (Bihar) [India], October 27 (ANI): Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) National President Mukesh Sahni asserted that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar cannot be given the responsibility of the state as he is struggling with health issues. He also urged voters to give young politicians a chance to take over. "There is a wave of change in the entire state. In 2005, people felt he should be given a chance... In 2010, he indeed did development in the state. In 2015, he became CM with Lalu Yadav's sup ...Read More >
Lucknow: Devotees observed fast on 'Kharna' (second day of Chhath festival) from sunrise to sunset and took dip in the water. On Kharna day, women observe 'Nirjala Upvaas' The fast was broken only after offering 'arghya' to sun in the evening. The devotees prepare 'Kharna Prasad' which includes 'gur ki kheer' and roti.A devotee, Tulsi Kumari, who hails from Bihar, believes Kharna is the day of cleaning mind and soul. "On Kharna, I prepare 'kheer and roti' and abstain myself from all worldly plea ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: The Maijan Chhath Puja Committee in Dibrugarh is finalizing preparations for the upcoming Chhath Puja at the ghat, taking all necessary safety measures. Workers are cleaning and setting up safety infrastructure, lighting, and other arrangements at approved ghats along the Brahmaputra. Chhath Puja, also known as Dala Chhath or Surya Shashti, is an ancient Hindu festival honoring the Sun God. Devotees gather along the riverbank to offer prayers to the rising sun, often standing in the ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 26 (ANI): Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday reiterated his demand for barring Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activities in government schools, colleges, and state-owned temples, stating that the organisation is "not above the law and Constitution." Speaking to reporters, Kharge said, "RSS is not above the law and Constitution. How long will this go on? Every citizen and organisation in the country must be accountable." The Minister had earlie ...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 >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 26 (ANI): Responding to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who recently defended Bengaluru's tunnel project and called Surya "an empty vessel", BJP MP Tejasvi Surya said on Saturday that Bengaluru's future cannot be shaped by political ego clashes but by a shared vision for sustainable development. Surya said that his opposition is rooted in concern for the city's long-term well-being. "Our opposition to the tunnel road is not just restricted t ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The High Court of Karnataka on Saturday asked the state government if it had received a proposal to cut trees inside Lalbagh Botanical Gardens for the Tunnel Road project. A division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Poonacha sought the government's response and issued notice to all respondents after hearing a public interest litigation filed by actor Prakash Belawadi and another individual. Belawadi's counsel alleged that 6.5 acres of land has been demarcated insid ...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 >
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 >
Bengaluru: The proposed tunnel road project in the city -- primarily conceived by the govt as an infrastructure solution to traffic woes -- has now turned into a full-blown political slugfest between deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar and Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya. Responding to the MP's repeated objection to the project over the past few weeks, Shivakumar on Saturday said the govt cannot halt the project merely because of opposition from Surya or the BJP. Participating in the fifth edit ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: Justice Surya Kant, the most senior Supreme Court judge, is poised to assume the office of Chief Justice of India (CJI) next month. Few are aware of the extraordinary journey that brought him to the nation's highest judicial position. Unlike many who come from families with strong legal background, Justice Kant's journey began in Petwar - a nondescript village in Haryana's Hisar. He grew up far from privileges often associated with corridors of power. The first time he saw a city was ...Read More >
Lucknow: Women cleaned their homes and prepared 'satvik' (pure veg) food for 'Nahaye Khaye', which marked the onset of Chhath puja, on Saturday. On 'Nahaye Khaye' day, devotees vow to observe the Chhath fast with purity, restraint and devotion for three days. People clean homes, offer 'arghya' to the rising sun and cook meals comprising 'lauki ki sabzi', 'chane ki dal', 'roti and chawal'. The festivities from this day until the conclusion with 'Usha Arghya' on the fourth day.People came to ghats ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The proposed road tunneling project in Bengaluru city by the ruling Congress government has been questioned by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Tejasvi Surya citing threat to Lalbagh Rock, said to be over 3,000 million years old rock recognized as a National Geo-Heritage Site by Geological Survey of India. The MP representing Bengaluru South seat requested Union Minister of Mines G. Kishan Reddy to make a geological impact assessment of the proposed tunnel road via L ...Read More >
Bihar: Banks will be closed on October 27 and 28 to observe both the evening and morning Chhath Puja rituals. Jharkhand: A two-day holiday will be observed on October 27 and 28. West Bengal: Banks will remain closed on October 27 for the evening Puja. These closures are specific to the respective states, and banking services in other regions will continue as usual, subject to announcements from the Reserve Bank of India's regional offices. Chhath Puja is a significant festival dedicated to t ...Read More >
Jamshedpur: The auspicious four-day festival of Chhath, dedicated to the worship of the Sun God (Surya Dev) and Chhathi Maiya, began on Saturday with the traditional ritual of Nahay Khaay. The day marked the beginning of one of the most spiritually significant and environmentally rooted festivals of the region, celebrated with deep devotion, purity, and discipline across Jharkhand. From early morning, devotees thronged rivers, ponds, and water bodies across Jamshedpur to take the sacred bath an ...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 >
Bengaluru, Oct 25 (PTI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday slammed BJP MP Tejasvi Surya for opposing Tunnel Road project. He sought to know Tejasvi Surya and his party's contribution in easing traffic problem in Bengaluru. "Let anyone oppose (tunnel road). I am least bothered. I know that they (BJP) have put a PIL. They don't want the government to flourish and get a good name," Shivakumar told reporters here. Wondering why the BJP was opposing the tunnel road project, ...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 >
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