Chhath Festival
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Chaiti Chhath 2026: Date, four-day calendar and significance of the festival
Spirituality | Mar 10, 2026, 03:17 PM ISTChaiti Chhath, the four-day festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, will be observed from March 22 to March 25, 2026. Celebrated mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh, the festival includes rituals such as Nahai-Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya.
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School holiday on October 28: Will schools be closed in Noida and Ghaziabad for Chhath Puja?
Education | Oct 27, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTSchool holidays in several parts of the country have been extended after Diwali due to the continued festival celebrations. Several states such as Bihar, Jharkhand, UP and few others will mark Pratihar Shashthi also popularly known as Surya Shashthi or Chhath Puja on Tuesday.
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Chhath Puja 2025, Day 3: Sandhya Arghya timings in Port Louis and other shores to celebrate
Spirituality | Oct 27, 2025, 07:54 AM ISTDay 3 of Chhath Puja 2025 — Sandhya Arghya — will be observed on October 27 across Mauritius. As the sun sets over Port Louis and beaches like Flic en Flac and Rivière Noire, devotees will offer evening Arghya to the setting sun with songs, fruits and diyas by the ocean.
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Chhath Puja: Traffic diversions, heavy congestion expected across Delhi | Check alternate routes
Delhi | Oct 26, 2025, 11:48 PM ISTDelhi: The advisory urged residents to avoid parking their vehicles along roadside areas near Chhath ghats or on narrow approach routes to water bodies. It also called on citizens to stay vigilant and promptly inform nearby police personnel about any suspicious individuals or unattended objects.
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Kharna Prasad recipe: How to make Chhath Puja’s jaggery kheer and roti at home
Food | Oct 26, 2025, 09:44 AM ISTOn Chhath Puja’s second day, homes fill with the aroma of gur ki kheer and roti. Known as Kharna Prasad, this offering is a soulful blend of simplicity, faith, and nourishment. Here’s how to make it — and the deeper meaning behind every ingredient.
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School Holiday, October 27: Delhi Schools to be closed on Monday for Chhath Puja
Education | Oct 25, 2025, 02:01 PM ISTSchool Holiday, October 27: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a government holiday on October 27 for the Chhath festival, said a statement from the CMO. Meanwhile, schools in Bihar will be closed till October 29 for the Chhath Puja celebration. Check state-wise schools closure list.
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Chhath Puja: Railways to run additional trains under North Eastern Zone for travel rush
India | Oct 22, 2025, 10:08 PM ISTChhath Puja 2025: Indian Railways continues to serve as a crucial lifeline for millions of passengers during the festive season. To meet the surge in travel demand, more than 12,000 special trains are scheduled across the country between October 1 and November 30, 2025.
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North railway to run special trains from Delhi to eastern India for Diwali and Chhath | Details
Business | Oct 19, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTTravel durations range from under 12 hours to over a day, connecting key regions in North and East India, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
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Air India, Air India Express to launch 166 flights from Patna for Diwali, Chhath Puja, check details
Business | Oct 14, 2025, 06:10 PM ISTAir India and Air India Express flights to and from Patna also enable seamless connections via Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru to and from other parts of the country as well as to destinations in the Middle East and Europe.
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Chhath Puja 2025: When is it? Know Nahay Khay date, puja timings and significance
Spirituality | Oct 13, 2025, 02:34 PM ISTChhath Puja 2025 begins with Nahay Khay. Know the auspicious time, sunrise and sunset details, and the spiritual significance of this sacred ritual marking the start of the four-day Chhath festival.
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Congress promises dedicated Chhath ghat named after Sharada Sinha at Yamuna
Delhi | Jan 10, 2025, 10:30 PM ISTBihar Congress president Akhilesh Prasad Singh said that Congress has taken a pledge to make Chhath Puja like the 'Maha Kumbh' when it returns to power, and will build a separate Chhath Ghat at the Yamuna banks, which will be declared as a separate district and named as Sharada Sinha Ghat.
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India celebrates Chhath Puja as vratis, devotees offer 'Usha Arghya' to rising sun on Day 4 | VIDEO
India | Nov 08, 2024, 07:32 AM ISTChhath Puja 2024 Day 4: The Chhath Puja festival begins with Nahay-Khay on the Chaturthi Tithi of Kartik Shukla Paksha, a day of purification, followed by Kharna on Panchami Tithi, Chhath Puja on Shashti, and concludes with Usha Arghya on Saptami Tithi.
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Chhath Puja 2024 Day 4: Usha Arghya is offered to rising sun; know sunrise timings, rituals and more
Lifestyle | Nov 08, 2024, 06:44 AM ISTChhath Puja 2024 Day 4: Usha Arghya is offered to the rising sun, marking the final ritual of the festival. Learn about sunrise timings, essential rituals, and the significance of this sacred offering.
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Chhath Puja: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, JP Nadda, Lalu Yadav offer prayers at Ganga ghats | VIDEO
Bihar | Nov 07, 2024, 04:56 PM ISTChhath Puja celebrations in Patna: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, BJP’s JP Nadda, and RJD’s Lalu Yadav joined devotees at Ganga Ghats.
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Chhath Puja 2024: 5 traditional prasad recipes to prepare for Chhathi Maiya
Food | Nov 07, 2024, 01:49 PM ISTCelebrate Chhath Puja 2024 with traditional flair! Try these 5 authentic prasad recipes, including Thekua and Kaddu Bhaat, to delight Chhathi Maiya.
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Chhath Puja 2024: Delhi LG Vinai Saxena declares public holiday in all government offices today
Delhi | Nov 07, 2024, 07:23 AM ISTChhath Puja 2024: Chhath Puja, dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, is celebrated with a rigorous four-day routine. The first day, known as "Nahay-Khay", involves a cleansing ritual where devotees bathe, wear new clothes, and prepare prasad offerings such as "chana daal" and "kaddoo bhaat".
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Chhath Puja 2024 Day 3: Sandhya Arghya date, timings of sunrise, sunset, puja rituals, significance
Lifestyle | Nov 07, 2024, 08:13 AM ISTExplore the significance of Chhath Puja 2024 Day 3, including the Sandhya Arghya date, rituals, and exact sunrise and sunset timings. Know the traditions and importance of this sacred evening offering to the Sun God.
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Chhath Puja 2024: Follow THESE important rules while 36 hours of dry fasting
Lifestyle | Nov 06, 2024, 08:13 AM ISTLearn essential rules for Chhath Puja 2024 fasting to ensure a devoted and fulfilling celebration and attract Chhath Maiya’s blessings. Know practices for a spiritually rewarding observance.
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Chhath Puja 2024 Day 2: Kharna puja is incomplete without THIS thing, know rituals for fasting
Lifestyle | Nov 06, 2024, 07:00 AM ISTLearn about Chhath Puja 2024 Day 2, focusing on the essential Kharna puja ritual and key traditions. Know the significance of the 36-hour dry fast in this auspicious celebration.
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Chhath Puja 2024 begins today with Nahay Khay, follow THESE rituals to get Chhath Maiya's blessings
Lifestyle | Nov 05, 2024, 09:39 AM ISTToday is the first day of the great festival of Chhath. Chhath begins with Nahai Khay. On this day, fasting women pay attention to these special things. So here are the important rules related to Nahai Khay.