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Elections | November 28, 2022 15:35 ISTMCD election 2022: Congress is eying 1.46 crore Purvanchalis voters who live in the national capital.
MCD election 2022: Congress is eying 1.46 crore Purvanchalis voters who live in the national capital.
The department is making arrangements for tents, tables, chairs, lighting, sound system, CCTV, power backup etc at all the Chhath puja sites.
Chhath Puja 2022: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal urged people to pray to Chhathi Maiyya not just for themselves but for the country for relief from the coronavirus.
The autorickshaw driver died in the accident while the truck driver fled the spot with the vehicle, he said, adding that a manhunt has been launched to nab him.
This year, the Chhath festival began on Nov 8 with 'Nahai Khai' ritual and will conclude on Nov 11 with devotees performing 'Usha Arghya'.
The third day of the auspicious festival is celebrated with Sandhya Arghya during which devotees take a dip in the holy water and worship sun and Chhathi Maiyya. This is done during the evening and will be done today ie on November 10. Here's everything you need to know about the big day from significance to puja vidhi and mantra. Not only this, also check out how people are celebrating the third day here!
'Chhath Puja' is celebrated widely across north India, especially in Bihar and eastern UP.
This year, the festival began on November 8 with the 'Nahai Khai' ritual and will conclude on November 11 with devotees performing 'Usha Arghya' (prayers to the rising sun).
This special arrangement is made for the passengers traveling to their native places to celebrate festivals with their families.
The DDMA had on Tuesday given its nod to allow Chhath Puja in Delhi. The authority further said designated sites shall be identified and managed by the respective district magistrate in coordination with concerned departments agencies.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday BJP launched a special COVID-19 inoculation drive for 10,000 people who would be performing Chhath Puja across the city.
The DDMA clarified that no standing or squatting will be allowed at festive events and only sitting on chairs with social distancing will be permitted.
Today is Hal shasti fast. This festival is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Shri Balramji. By fasting on this day, children are obtained and those who already have children, their children's age, health and wealth increase.
Along with millions of people across India, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also took part in Chhath Puja, a festival which is dedicated to the Solar deity 'Surya' and his sister 'Shashti Devi' (Chhathi Maiya).
The four-day celebrations of Chhath Puja have begun across the country with restrictions in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. Watch special report by Jyoti Jaiswal
Amid rise in coronavirus cases across the country, Mumbai government created artificial pond for devoteees to celebrate Chhath Puja. The govt had already ban the celebration of Chhath Puja near beaches.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted people on Chhath Puja and wished happiness and prosperity for all.
The festival is celebrated six days following Diwali on the Shashti Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik and sees women fasting for the well-being of their sons and the happiness of the family.
Chhath or 'Chhath Parva' or 'Dala Chhath' is a festival that celebrated with a lot of fervour and zeal in India, especially in Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand.
Chhath Puja Sandhya Arghya: People go to a nearby water body, stand in the water and offer their respects to setting sun on the third day and rising sun on the fourth day. On the day of Surya Shashthi of Chhath Parva, we give you sunset timings in a few cities.
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