Sun God worship
Chhath Puja Concludes Across India with Sacred Usha Arghya Ritual: A Nationwide Celebration of Sun Worship
Oct 28, 2025 01:58 pm CST
The four-day Chhath Puja festival concluded with 'Usha Arghya' ceremonies across India as devotees offered prayers to the Sun God at sunrise. This traditional Bihar festival has expanded nationwide, featuring strict fasting, water rituals, and offerings of gratitude. Political leaders joined millions of worshippers at rivers and water bodies for this sacred Hindu observance seeking blessings for health and prosperity.
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.
Chhath Festival 2025 in Delhi: Complete Guide to Closures, Transportation, and Celebrations Along Yamuna River
Oct 27, 2025 02:11 pm CST
Delhi celebrates Chhath Puja 2025 with a public holiday on October 27, featuring special arrangements along the Yamuna River. Schools and government offices will remain closed while essential services continue operation. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has ensured comprehensive safety measures for worshippers honoring the Sun God during this four-day Hindu festival.
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.
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.