Today is honoured across a wide swathe of Eastern India as the centrepoint of the four-day Chhath Puja or Surya Shashti Vrat. The word Chhath comes from the Sanskrit word Shashti, meaning ‘sixth’.

Chhath Puja is a celebration of faith, purity, and gratitude, during which millions of people across India praise the Sun God (Surya Dev) for life and abundance. However, if you are unable to visit a ...

Lucknow: Preparations for the four-day Chhath puja started at different ghats of Gomti on Thursday. Main function, Chhath Mahaparv, will be organised by All India Bhojpuri Samaj with assistance from ...

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the development of 17 model Chhath ghats along the Yamuna and the withdrawal of all cases against devotees celebrating on riverbanks. The government aims to ...

The panel has been tasked with identifying suitable locations for the festival and reviewing arrangements related to amenities, safety, sanitation, transportation, and convenience for devotees. Chief ...

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta extended her greetings to the people of Delhi on the occasion of Chhath Puja, saying that the festival is not merely a religious ritual but a radiant symbol of Indian ...

Chhath song by Sharda Sinha played at Shimla Railway Station on festival day Chhath Puja begins with Nahay-Khay involving holy baths and satvik meals Second day includes Nirjala Vrat and offerings to ...

Diwali Trains Big Announcement: The Indian Railways has recently announced that it will run 763 Puja special trains to cater to the surging demand for passengers during Diwali and Chhath. These trains ...