Chhath

Big Ganga breaks new ground this Chhath – live Argh for Bhojpuris across the globe

The actress performed the ceremony on their behalf ensuring they can stay connected with the actress and witness each and every moment of the Argh.

Nov 14, 2019, 12:17 PM IST

Big Ganga celebrates Chhath event with 3 generations of Bhojpuri entertainment industry

Continuing with its tradition of celebrating and elevating the pride of the region Big Ganga soon will be bringing International Bhojpuri Films Award on its platform. 

Nov 04, 2019, 14:15 PM IST

Today is the last day of the 'Great Festival Chhath'

Today is the last day of 'Great Festival Chhath'. People are celebrating this by compiling all the rituals by heart.

Chhath is an ancient Hindu Vedic festival historically native to the Indian subcontinent. More specifically, it is celebrated in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and the Madhesh region of Nepal.

Nov 03, 2019, 08:08 AM IST

Chhath Geet 2019: Aamrapali Dubey-Nirahua's 'Pahile Pahile Baani Kaile Chhathi Maiya' song - Watch

The main day of the festival includes Chhath Pujan and Sandhya Arghya on Shashti which is on November 2 this year.

Nov 01, 2019, 20:24 PM IST

Aamrapali Dubey releases new Chhath Geet 2019 'Aragh Ke Ber Na Kari Aber'—Watch

The music has been composed by Om Jha and the lyrics are penned by Pyarelal Yadav.

Oct 31, 2019, 19:38 PM IST

Chhath Puja Geet 2019—Watch Kanch Hi Bansh Ke by Neetu Chandra productions

The lyrics are also penned by Nitin Neera Chandra.

Oct 30, 2019, 17:55 PM IST

Chhath Puja 2019: Sunrise, sunset, Arghya timings and rituals

The sunrise and sunset timings hold great significance during this four-day-long festival.

Oct 29, 2019, 18:55 PM IST

Politics over Chhath shows why national capital Delhi must avoid regionalism, remain a 'mini India'

Delhi is not a product of the linguistic reorganisation of the states that happened in 1956, but has a unique status.

Nov 13, 2018, 15:23 PM IST

Delhi declares holiday for Chhath Puja; Schools, offices to remain closed

Delhi government has announced a state-wide holiday for Chhath Puja on Tuesday, November 13. 

Nov 12, 2018, 19:54 PM IST

Chaiti Chhath Puja: Four-day festival begins, devotees take holy dip in Ganga

On Chaiti Chhatt, devotees in Patna thronged the city ghats and took the holy bath which began with 'Nahay-Khay' on Wednesday. 

Mar 23, 2018, 18:46 PM IST

Trains delayed for several hours on Chhath, passengers lash out at Indian Railways

The four-day long Chhath festivities are underway with people living away from family, traveling back home to celebrate the auspicious occasion.

Oct 26, 2017, 11:39 AM IST

Chhath puja Kharna today, devotees to begin 36-hour fast

Kharna begins with the devotees preparing Thekuas and Khajoors since early morning.

Oct 25, 2017, 09:32 AM IST

Tejashwi Yadav, Sushil Kumar Modi in Twitter war over Chhath puja

A Twitter war has erupted between Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over

Oct 24, 2017, 11:58 AM IST

Chhath Puja 2017: Tithi, Timings and Vidhi

Chhath Puja has been historically dedicated to Lord Surya and his wife Usha. The devotees thank the lord and his wife for supporting life on earth and seek their protection and blessings. The festival is native to Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh and is also celebrated in Nepal.

Oct 22, 2017, 12:24 PM IST

The Chhath puja song is back, will make you homesick again

In this year’s video, Ruchika is 8-month pregnant and her doctor has advised her against doing Chhath puja.

Oct 22, 2017, 11:12 AM IST

Chhath Puja: Now get Ghaat location on mobile with this app

The Patna administration has launched a mobile application to help devotees during Chhath Puja. Though it’s not a new app, it is certainly an upgraded one with helplines and GPS services.

Oct 22, 2017, 10:07 AM IST

Over 600 Indian-Americans celebrate Chhath Puja in US

Over 600 Indian-Americans gathered on the banks of the historic Potomac River in the suburbs here to celebrate the festival of Chhath, making it the largest gathering in the last nine years.

Nov 07, 2016, 15:23 PM IST

Train runs over 5 returning from Chhath prayers in Bihar

At least five persons, including three women and two children, were killed on Monday morning when a speeding train moved them down near a railway station in Bihar`s Samastipur district, police officials said.

Nov 07, 2016, 13:22 PM IST

Around 400 NDRF personnel deployed for Chhath

Around 400 personnel of the National Disaster Response Force have been deployed at different ghats of Ganga here for protection of devotees on the occasion of Chhath that started today.

Nov 04, 2016, 22:17 PM IST

Chhath ends with offering of 'argaya' to rising sun

Lakhs of devotees thronged the banks of Ganga early in the morning to offer 'argaya' to the rising Sun god.

Nov 18, 2015, 12:57 PM IST