COVID guidelines flouted as thousands return from Bihar after Chhath Puja
The people in great numbers are rushing to trains without following any social distancing. COVID guideline is not properly followed.
Nov 23, 2020, 15:15 PM IST
Chhath Geet 2020: Aamrapali Dubey releases new Bhojpuri song Chala Chhathi Ghate, starring Dinesh Lal Yadav Nirahua - Watch
Chhath Puja is widely celebrated in the country but predominantly it is the major festival in Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and in parts of Nepal. Chhath Puja is believed to be the only Vedic Festival dedicated to Surya (the Sun God).
Nov 21, 2020, 18:33 PM IST
Over 10 houses gutted in Assam's Jorhat due to LPG cylinder explosion
At least 10 houses were gutted in a massive fire which broke out at Jorhat`s Raja Maidam Road on Saturday (November 21, 2020).
Nov 21, 2020, 10:15 AM IST
People celebrate Chhath Puja at home amid COVID-19: In Pics
On the last day of Chhath Puja today, people across the country offered their morning prayers to the rising sun. While many chose to stay back home to offer the 'doosra arghya' to the rising sun from temporary water bodies, made specifically for the festival inside their campuses, a large number of people across Jharkhand`s Ranchi, Bihar's Patna and Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow, Varanasi and Gorakhpur stuck to the traditional practice of offering prayers at river ghats.
Nov 21, 2020, 08:42 AM IST
Chhath Puja 2020 concludes with 'Usha Arghya' to rising sun
Chhath Puja concludes with devotees offering prayers to the rising sun on Saturday.
Nov 21, 2020, 08:26 AM IST
Chhath Geet 2020: Listen to 'Jug Jug Pooji Ahina Thaadh’ song in Maithili!
This new track by singer Kavita Seth has been released recently. It captures the essence of the festival and has beautifully juxtaposed it with the anxiety of the pandemic.
Nov 20, 2020, 19:18 PM IST
Chhath Puja 2020, Day 4: Saptami sunrise and sunset timings, shubh muhurat
This year, Chhath Puja began from November 18 and will last till 21st of this month.
Nov 20, 2020, 17:46 PM IST
On Chhath Puja 2020, Bhojpuri stars Nirahua, Aamrapali Dubey, Anjana Singh wish fans, share pics!
Chhath Puja is dedicated to Sun God (Surya Dev). On this day, devotees offer prayers to Surya Dev, his consort Usha and Pratusha (Chhathi Maiya) respectively.
Nov 20, 2020, 17:27 PM IST
Chhath Puja 2020 Muhurat: Shashthi, Saptami tithi sunrise and sunset timings
The day is dedicated to Sun God (Surya Dev), where devotees offer prayers to the supreme lord, his consort Usha and Pratusha (Chhathi Maiya) respectively.
Nov 20, 2020, 13:01 PM IST
Maharashtra issues guidelines for Chhath Puja 2020; check out latest restrictions
According to an official statement, Maharashtra Home Minister has urged devotees not to gather around lakes or ponds, sea sides or any water body to celebrate the Chhath Puja in view of the COVID-19 threat.
Nov 20, 2020, 12:51 PM IST
Chhath Puja 2020, Day 3: Devotees to offer 'argha', prasad to Sun God — Know importance of this day
This year, the main celebration will take place on the third day, November 20, where when devotees will offer 'Argha' to the Sun God at sunset and offer prasad.
Nov 20, 2020, 07:27 AM IST
Chhath Geet 2020: Khesari Lal Yadav's new Bhojpuri song 'Chhath Ghate Chali' hits YouTube - Watch
Chhath Puja is dedicated to the Sun God (Surya Dev). It is a four-day-long festival where devotees offer prayers to Surya Dev, his consort Usha and Pratusha (Chhathi Maiya) respectively.
Nov 19, 2020, 18:48 PM IST
Chhath Geet 2020: Nirahua aka Dinesh Lal Yadav releases Bhojpuri song Chhath Ke Barat Maai Bhukhe - Watch
Nirahua has released his new Chhath Geet 2020 titled 'Chhath Ke Barat Maai Bhukhe'.
Nov 18, 2020, 18:18 PM IST
Delhi High Court rejects plea challenging AAP govt's ban on celebrating 'Chhath Puja' at public places
Delhi witnessed over 7,000 cases on November 6, followed by record single-day spike of 8,593 cases on November 11.
Nov 18, 2020, 16:20 PM IST
Chhath Puja 2020: The auspicious four-day festival begins with Nahay Khay today - Check vidhi and shubh muhurat
Chhath Puja revolves around the Sun God and devotees worship him during sunset and sunrise.
Nov 18, 2020, 09:25 AM IST
Chhath Puja 2020: Nahay Khay puja timings and significance of auspicious day
The four-day long Chhath Puja begins on Wednesday, on November 18.
Nov 17, 2020, 15:01 PM IST
Chhath Puja 2020: Important dates, puja vidhi, timings and shubh muhurat
Chhath Puja is believed to be the only Vedic festival dedicated to Surya (the Sun God). This festival, which starts on the Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha, is celebrated till Saptami Tithi.
Nov 16, 2020, 15:24 PM IST
Jharkhand bans Chhath Puja 2020 in water bodies, restricts firecrackers, special lightings
Due to the fixed timings of performing the aforementioned rituals, it is not possible to stagger these huge congregations to ensure social distancing, a govt statement read.
Nov 16, 2020, 10:06 AM IST
