traditional rituals
President Murmu Celebrates Chhath Puja: Honoring Sun God and Environmental Conservation in Indian Tradition
Oct 27, 2025 01:04 pm CST
President Droupadi Murmu extends heartfelt greetings on Chhath Puja, emphasizing its significance as a festival honoring the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya while promoting environmental conservation. The four-day celebration features rigorous fasting and devotional offerings to the setting and rising sun, reflecting deep-rooted Indian traditions of faith and reverence for nature.
Chhath Puja 2025 Expected to Generate Rs 38,000 Crore in Economic Activity Across India: CAIT Report
Oct 24, 2025 02:55 pm CST
The Chhath Puja festival celebrating the Sun God is projected to boost India's economy by Rs 38,000 crore in 2025, a 22.58% increase from previous years. With 150 million participants nationwide, this once-regional festival has become a major national celebration supporting local traders and artisans while promoting traditional values. Delhi alone expects Rs 6,000 crore in festival-related commerce, with decorated ghats welcoming thousands of devotees across the capital.
President Droupadi Murmu Makes History as First Woman Head of State to Offer Prayers at Sabarimala Temple
Oct 23, 2025 02:50 am CST
President Droupadi Murmu made history as the first female head of state to visit the sacred Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, Kerala. Following traditional rituals including washing her feet in the Pampa river and carrying the sacred irumudikkettu bundle, she ascended the 18 holy steps and offered prayers for the nation's wellbeing. Her landmark visit marks only the second time an Indian President has journeyed to this remote hill shrine.
The Chhath Puja Homecoming: How Electoral Timing Creates a Dilemma for Bihar's Diaspora
Oct 07, 2025 06:29 pm CST
This article explores the cultural significance of Chhath Puja for millions of Bihari migrants across India and globally, highlighting their annual pilgrimage home to celebrate this sacred festival. It examines the challenging dilemma they face this year with Bihar assembly elections scheduled shortly after Chhath celebrations, preventing many from participating in both their cherished cultural traditions and democratic rights. The piece delves into the deeper tensions between maintaining cultural identity and navigating the practical realities of migrant life, revealing how this working-class community balances devotion to heritage with the demands of economic necessity.