Chhath Puja
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People celebrate fourth day of Chhath Puja festival
Lifestyle | Nov 11, 2021, 07:12 AM ISTThe 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!
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Chhath Puja 2021: Devotees offer Arghya to the setting sun | SEE PICS
India | Nov 10, 2021, 06:35 PM ISTThe festival of faith and reverence Chhath 2021 is being celebrated in different parts of the country with great enthusiasm. Chhath Puja celebrations last for four days. It starts with a bath and worshipping Lord Sun. The second day is Kharna, Arghya is offered to the setting sun on the third day, and Arghya is offered to the rising sun on the fourth and last day. After giving arghya, the women who observe the fast of Chhath do the circumambulation seven times and in the end, eat the prasad and break their fast.
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Delhi HC dismisses plea challenging decision to prohibit performing Chhath Puja on Yamuna river bank
India | Nov 10, 2021, 06:29 PM ISTThe Delhi government’s counsel opposed the petition saying there was no explanation given for approaching the court at a belated stage even when the order was issued by the authorities on October 29.
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Delhi: Parvesh Verma asks people to join Chhath Puja celebrations at Yamuna Ghat near ITO
India | Nov 10, 2021, 01:59 PM ISTThe Delhi Disaster Management Authority(DDMA) in its order on September 30 had prohibited Chhath Puja celebrations at public places, including Yamuna banks. However, after protests against Chhath ban by the BJP, the DDMA in its order on October 29 allowed Chhath celebrations at "designated sites" barring the banks of the Yamuna.
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Chhath Puja: Delhi govt deploys 15 boats to remove toxic foam from Yamuna river
India | Nov 10, 2021, 12:49 PM ISTBoats are being used to clear-off toxic foam from the river ahead of the Sandhya Arghya on the third day of the Chhath puja during which devotees take a dip in the holy water and worship the Sun.
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PM Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind greet nation on occasion of 'Chhath Puja'
India | Nov 10, 2021, 11:03 AM IST'Chhath Puja' is celebrated widely across north India, especially in Bihar and eastern UP.
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Chhath Puja 2021 Day 3 Updates: Sandhya Arghya | Significance, Puja Vidhi and Mantra
Books & Culture | Nov 11, 2021, 11:49 AM ISTChhath Puja 2021 LIVE: 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!
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Chhath 2021: Kabir Singh fame Vishal Mishra unveils festive song 'Chhathi Maiya Bulaye'
Nov 10, 2021, 07:42 AM ISTChhatha Puja 2021: There are a number of songs that are dedicated to the Chhathi goddess. On the occasion of Chhath Puja, singer Vishal Mishra has treated his fans by releasing a new festive song 'Chhathi Maiya Bulaye'. Written by Kaushal Kishore, 'Chhathi Maiya Bulaye' is an amalgamation of Bhojpuri and Hindi languages.
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BJP can celebrate Chhath Puja at Yamuna bank if Lt Governor, Delhi Police allow it: AAP
India | Nov 09, 2021, 07:35 PM ISTDelhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai accused the BJP of playing politics on the festival and said the Delhi L-G has banned Chhath Puja celebrations on the Yamuna banks, not Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
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Jharkhand: 4 children drown during 'Chhath Puja' festivities
India | Nov 09, 2021, 03:07 PM ISTAll the children were below 10 years of age, police said.
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath declares public holidays on November 10, 19 for Chhath, Kartik Purnima
India | Nov 09, 2021, 11:08 AM ISTAccording to the government spokesman, the chief minister has directed the authorities to ensure that people do not face any problem in getting permission to organize fairs since it was an "integral part of our culture and tradition".
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Chhath Puja Day 2: Know about Lohanda and Kharna puja
Astrology | Nov 09, 2021, 10:22 AM ISTChhath Puja 2021: People who are celebrating the festival from Nov 8-11 will be witnessing the second day today. Women who are fasting for their children will observe Lohanda and Kharna on this day.
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Chhath Puja 2021 Day 2: Know Lohanda and Kharna puja vidhi, muhurat and significance
Books & Culture | Nov 09, 2021, 08:02 AM ISTChhath Puja 2021: People who are celebrating the festival from Nov 8-11 will be witnessing the second day today. Women who are fasting for their children will observe Lohanda and Kharna on this day. Just in case you are doing the same, here's the puja vidhi, muhurat, significance and the reason why this day is being celebrated today.
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On Day 1 Of Chhath, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari's boat ride in foam-covered Yamuna
India | Nov 08, 2021, 04:35 PM ISTSpeaking to news agency ANI, Manoj Tiwari said, "You can see that we are riding on the foam. The DDMA has allowed Chhath Puja on designated sites and not on Yamuna ghat."
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BJP MP Parvesh Verma defies Delhi government's Chhath Puja ban order at Yamuna's banks
India | Nov 08, 2021, 02:27 PM ISTThe Delhi Disaster Management Authority in its order on October 29 allowed Chhath celebrations at designated sites barring the banks of the Yamuna.
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Chhath Puja 2021 Day 1: Four-day festival begins today with Nahay Khay, know rituals
Books & Culture | Nov 08, 2021, 02:05 PM ISTChhath Puja is celebrated every year, 6 days after Diwali. Special prayers are offered to Lord Surya. Chhath Mahaparv is specially celebrated in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand.
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Delhi: Devotees take a dip in toxic Yamuna water as Chhath Puja festivities commence
India | Nov 08, 2021, 02:07 PM ISTThis 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).
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Chhath Puja starts from today, know everything about it
Astrology | Nov 08, 2021, 09:37 AM ISTFrom today, it is the beginning of Surya Shashthi fast. Today is the first day of Surya Shashthi Vrat, ie, Chhath Puja. Chhath Puja, which is the next big festival after Deepawali, has a very special significance.
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Chhath Puja 2021 Calendar: Arghya time, puja vidhi, shubh muhurat, day-wise schedule, significance
Books & Culture | Nov 06, 2021, 08:26 PM ISTThe four-day Mahaparva Chhath begins with 'Nahai Khay'. This year, Chhath Puja is being celebrated from8th November and will continue till 11th November. Know the dates of Chhath Puja, day-wise schedule, auspicious time, sunrise and sunset time, Prasad and fast story.
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Delhi govt declares November 10 as public holiday on account of Chhath Puja
India | Nov 05, 2021, 09:09 PM ISTThe Delhi Disaster Management Authority had last week issued an order allowing the celebration of Chhath Puja at designated sites in the city except on the banks of the Yamuna river.