Chhath Puja

Five children drown during Chhath Puja celebrations in Bihar's Muzaffarpur

In a tragic incident, at least five children drowned during Chhath Puja celebrations in Muzaffarpur district in Bihar. 

Nov 07, 2016, 09:23 AM IST

Chhath Puja: Lakhs of people throng ghats in Bihar, offer prayers to Sun God

Lakhs of devotees today offered prayers to the Sun on the ghats of the Ganga and other rivers and water bodies across Bihar on the occasion of Chhath.

Nov 06, 2016, 19:19 PM IST

Chhath Puja 2016: Devotees to pay oblations to setting sun today

Chhath Puja, the festival dedicated to the Sun God for supporting life on earth and ensuring prosperity and happiness in life, is being celebrated in several states, especially in Bihar today.

Nov 06, 2016, 11:26 AM IST

Chhath Puja 2016: Sunrise and sunset timings

Since Chhath Puja revolves around the Sun God, sunrise and sunset timings are very important.

Nov 04, 2016, 11:45 AM IST

Nation celebrates four-day Chhath Puja from today

Four-day Chhath Puja celebrations have begun across the nation from today.

Nov 04, 2016, 11:02 AM IST

Chhath Puja 2016: Here’s how you can celebrate this festival

Chhath Puja is believed to be the only Vedic festival dedicated to Surya (the Sun God).

Nov 04, 2016, 10:55 AM IST

Chhath Puja 2016: Four-day festival begins today

People across the country are observing, Nahaye Khaye, today as entire atmosphere in Bihar reverberates with devotional songs.

Nov 04, 2016, 10:46 AM IST

NGT allows Chhath Puja rituals in Rabindra Sarovar

The National Green Tribunal, East Zone, today allowed Chhath Puja rituals at Rabindra Sarovar, a 73-acre lake in south Kolkata, for this year following a plea by Kolkata Municipal Corporation and representatives of the Bihari community.

Nov 03, 2016, 19:13 PM IST

Bengal never believed in discrimination: Mamata Banerjee

Hoping that the people of West Bengal will show "religious tolerance" and maintain a peaceful environment during the upcoming Chhath Puja, Jagaddhatri Puja, Christmas and other festivals, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said her state never believed in discrimination.

Nov 03, 2016, 18:51 PM IST

Thousands of devotees celebrating chhath puja flock to ghats in Delhi

Thousands of devotees celebrating Chhath Puja flocked on Tuesday to the ghats in the national capital.

Nov 17, 2015, 17:41 PM IST

Three sleeping on pavement crushed to death by truck in Begusarai

All the victims had come to the area from a village nearby to sell sugarcane on the occasion of Chhath puja.

Nov 17, 2015, 13:47 PM IST

Chhath Puja 2015 special: Puja vidhi and timings

Chhath Puja is believed to be the only Vedic festival dedicated to Surya (the Sun God).

Nov 17, 2015, 12:27 PM IST

PM Modi greets nation on Chhath Puja

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Chhath puja.

Nov 17, 2015, 11:22 AM IST

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