Chhath Puja
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Joins Chhath Puja Celebrations at Mumbai's Juhu Beach
Oct 28, 2025 12:48 am CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis participated in Chhath Puja festivities at Juhu Beach in Mumbai, reaffirming government support for the festival. The celebration holds special significance this year with upcoming civic elections in Mumbai and Bihar, attracting thousands of devotees despite recent rainfall. The four-day festival honoring Lord Surya Narayan and Chhathi Maiyya runs from October 25 to October 28.
President Droupadi Murmu Joins Traditional Chhath Puja Celebrations at President's Estate
Oct 27, 2025 11:41 pm CST
President Droupadi Murmu participated in the sacred Chhath Puja festival at the President's Estate in New Delhi, joining devotees in offering Arghya to the setting sun. The President prayed for citizens' well-being during this important four-day celebration honoring the Sun God and Goddess Chhathi Maiya, demonstrating the continuing significance of cultural traditions in India's national leadership.
Tragic Drowning of Four Children in Ganges River During Chhath Puja Preparations in Bihar
Oct 27, 2025 10:53 pm CST
Four children aged 10-15 years drowned in the Ganges river while bathing for Chhath Puja celebrations in Bihar's Bhagalpur district. The incident occurred at Navtoliya in the Ismailpur police station area, with rescue efforts by divers proving unsuccessful. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy.
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.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Joins Chirag Paswan for Traditional Chhath Puja Kharna Prasad Ceremony
Oct 26, 2025 11:17 pm CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Union Minister Chirag Paswan's residence in Patna to participate in the traditional 'kharna prasad' ritual of Chhath Puja. This significant cultural exchange between the JD(U) leader and the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief highlights the importance of religious traditions in Bihar's political landscape as devotees prepare for the challenging 36-hour fast that follows.
Yamuna River Pollution Crisis: Delhi Minister Defends Cleanup Efforts Despite Unsafe Water Quality Report
Oct 25, 2025 07:27 pm CST
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee report reveals the Yamuna River remains unsafe for bathing before Chhath Puja, sparking political tensions between BJP and AAP. Water Minister Parvesh Verma defends the government's transparency and cleanup efforts, highlighting improvements while acknowledging the long-term nature of the river restoration project. Most of Delhi's 27 major drains continue to exceed safe pollution limits, requiring urgent sewage treatment interventions.
Viral Chhath Song Honoring PM Modi as 'Bhaiya' Captures Hearts During Bihar Festival Season
Oct 25, 2025 01:49 pm CST
A Bihar woman's traditional Chhath Puja song referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "Modi Bhaiya" has gone viral across social media platforms. The heartfelt rendition coincides with the Prime Minister's campaign visit to Bihar and his public request for people to share their Chhath songs, highlighting the cultural significance of this major Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun god and Chhathi Maiya.
PM Modi Encourages Sharing Chhath Puja Songs as Four-Day Festival Begins: A Complete Guide to Ancient Sun Worship Celebration
Oct 24, 2025 01:25 pm CST
The four-day Chhath Puja festival begins this Saturday, with PM Modi inviting people to share traditional songs honoring the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. This ancient Hindu celebration, primarily observed in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern UP, involves rigorous fasting, water ceremonies, and ritualistic offerings. Devotees follow four distinct phases—Nahai Khai, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, and Usha Arghya—to express gratitude and seek blessings for prosperity and wellbeing.
Indian Railways Deploys 1,205 Special Trains to Manage Chhath Festival Rush
Oct 24, 2025 02:35 am CST
Indian Railways has implemented comprehensive measures to handle the Chhath festival rush, including 1,205 special trains over four days. With enhanced passenger facilities at stations, coordinated monitoring systems, and dedicated holding areas, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirms that over 12,000 special trains will operate between October and November 2025, with 2,220 specifically serving Bihar to ensure comfortable and safe travel experiences during this peak festival season.
BJP's Strategic Campaign to Retain Migrant Voters During Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 23, 2025 03:34 pm CST
The BJP has launched an extensive door-to-door campaign targeting Bihar's 4.8 million migrant workers returning home for Chhath Puja, encouraging them to extend their stay to vote in the upcoming November Assembly elections. Party workers are negotiating with employers and organizing transportation to facilitate voter participation in key migration-heavy districts like East Champaran, Patna, and Siwan.