Central to the celebrations are traditional folk songs or Chhath Geet, which carry blessings for family and loved ones.
New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inspected the Yamuna river in Lakshmi Nagar, Delhi ahead of the Chhath Puja festival. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta told ANI, "Chhath puja ...
NEW DELHI: With the Chhath festival approaching, the Delhi government has begun large-scale preparations to accommodate thousands of devotees who will gather along the Yamuna riverbanks and other ...
NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced that this year’s Chhath Puja will be celebrated on both banks of the Yamuna River. The government will make special arrangements so that devotees ...
The tug-of-war between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP found a fresh flashpoint on Sunday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat broadcast, claimed that the Unesco heritage status ...
The government is striving to get the 'Chhath Mahaparva' included in the UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List and when that happens, people in every corner of the world will be able to ...
Indian railways update: To meet the extreme festive rush, specially during Diwali and Chhath Puja, the Central Railways has announced over 1,100 special trains. According to the press release from ...
Diwali, Chhath Puja Trains: These festivals see maximum passenger movement towards Bihar. With major festivals like Diwali and Chhath Puja approaching in October, lakhs of passengers will soon start ...
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 ...
Chhath Puja, an outdoor religious ritual and celebration, is an environmental necessity. With roots in the Rig Veda, Chhath Puja celebration holds great significance in today’s context. Its salience ...
Day 1: Nahaye Khaye The Chhath Puja ceremonies commence on the first day, Nahay Khay. By taking a holy bath in a river, the Ganga or Yamuna. Women devotees purify themselves. This practice prepares ...