Chhath Puja is also marked by the preparation and offering of a variety of traditional and sattvic (pure and vegetarian) dishes that are cooked without onion or garlic.

20 hours ago · AAP claims Yamuna pollution spiked again post-Chhath Puja, alleging water diversion by the BJP for electoral gain.

The celebrations during Chhath Puja, or simply Chhath, honor the life-sustaining force of the Sun (Sanskrit: surya). Central to the festival are women who observe a rigorous 36-hour nirjala vrat …

Chhath Puja is a Hindu Vedic festival celebrated in the Indian Sub-Continent, prominently in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and some areas in Madhya Pradesh in India and a few regions of …

Nov 8, 2024 · Chhath Puja is a four-day elaborate celebration in honour of the Sun. It involves a long fast without water, and making offerings to Usha and Pratyusha — the light of the rising …

Chhath Puja is celebrated on the sixth day after Diwali, during the month of Kartika in the Hindu lunar calendar. The festival spans four days, with each day dedicated to specific rituals that …

According to the Hindu calendar, Chhath Puja is celebrated on the sixth day of Kartik month. Chhath Puja, also known as Surya Shashti, is a bathing festival followed by a four-day period …

Apr 3, 2025 · Chaiti Chhath Puja transformed Bihar's riverbanks into spectacular sites of spiritual celebration this week. Thousands of devotees gathered at Ganga Ghats to perform Sandhya …

Oct 27, 2025 · Chhath Puja, the most important festival in Bihar and Jharkhand, is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm. Thousands of devotees from across the country gather to pray at …

Chhath is an ancient Indo-Nepalese Hindu festival, native to eastern India and southern Nepal. It is celebrated especially in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkh...