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Bihar recorded its highest-ever voter turnout of 64.66 per cent in the first phase of the Assembly elections, with returning migrant workers and women voters seen as key contributors. Many migrants reportedly returned for Chhath Puja, coinciding with the polling dates
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The four-day Chhath Puja concluded on Tuesday with Usha Arghya, as devotees across India offered prayers to the rising sun. From Delhi to Patna and Varanasi, thousands participated in the sacred rituals, celebrating faith, purity, and gratitude.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings as Chhath Puja concluded with prayers to the rising sun on Tuesday. He wished that the blessings of Chhathi Maiya illuminate everyone’s lives as devotees across India and abroad marked the ancient festival with devotion.
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Ahead of Chhath Puja beginning on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to share devotional songs about the festival on X, promising to repost them. The four-day Sun God worship, marked by fasting and rituals, celebrates purity, gratitude, and harmony with nature
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A total of 850 special trains will be operated on popular routes including six major routes originating from Secunderabad to accommodate the extra rush of passengers.
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South Central Railway is also making arrangements to run more reserved and unreserved (Jansadharan) special trains during the season as per the demand.
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Observed six days after Diwali, the four-day festival, dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya (Shashti Devi), is scheduled to be celebrated from November 17 to 20 this year, according to the Hindu almanac.
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These specials trains are equipped with 22 unreserved second class coaches and provide seating for about 2,400 people
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On the day, a large number of people along with their kids gather at 15 designated places. Due to the rush, there are chances of children getting lost. Thus, this year, we will be issuing ID cards to the children, said District Magistrate Surya Pal Gangwar.
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Arvinder Singh Lovely accused the AAP government of hurting the religious sentiments of the people from Purvanchal residing by excluding Chhath puja from the list of dry days.
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Hyderabad: Elaborate arrangements were being made for the smooth conduct of Chhath puja in various parts of the city and the suburbs. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and other Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) are making the required arrangements for the Chhath festivities, in their respective jurisdiction. The Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) department […]
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Due to the explosion that occurred at 3 a.m., massive fire broke out in a two-storey building located at Sahibganj locality.
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Celebrated a few days after Diwali, Chhath puja is mainly observed in North Indian States like Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh.
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The accident took place on the Assam-Tripura highway at Baithakhal in Patharkandi area of the district.
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Hyderabad: Chhath puja is here and the enthusiasm of the festivities can be felt everywhere. The ancient hindu Vedic festival marks the most enjoyable time frames for the people of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh as all the family members come together to celebrate the festive occasion with joy. Unlike other Indian festivals, this one is […]
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Hyderabad: Elaborate arrangements have made for ‘Chhath Puja’ from Tuesday till November 11 in the city. As part of the exercise, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has marked 42 places near lakes and works have commenced at these places for smooth conduct of the festival. Arranging pandals, tents and shamianas, illumination, drinking water arrangements […]
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The 'Ludo' star took to Twitter and extended warm wishes in Hindi. As he reminisced his old days in his home town, he wrote, "Surya upasana ke mahaparv chhath pooja ki aap sabhi ko haardik shubhakaamanayein.Jai chhathee maiya."
