Chhath Mahaparv

November 13, 2026 9:55 AM

PM Modi extends greetings to nation on commencement of four-day Chhath Mahaparv

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to people across the country on the commencement of the four-day Chhath Mahaparv, a festival dedicated to faith and the worship of the Sun God. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Heartfelt greetings to all countrymen on the commencement of Chhath Mahaparv, the four-day sacred ritual dedicated to faith and Sun worship. Today is Nahay-Khay. I pay my respects to all devotees observing the fast." The Prime Minister also wished for th...

November 12, 2026 9:40 AM

BJP chief Nitin Nabin will inaugurate Delhi’s longest Chhath ghat today

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin is set to inaugurate on Thursday the grand 11-kilometre-long Chhath Ghat along the Munak Canal in New Delhi. The National Capital will witness the magnificence and splendour of the four-day-long Chhath festival. An expansive 11-kilometre-long Chhath Ghat has been constructed along the banks of Munak Canal for the devotees. This is a first-of-its-kind move in the capital, highlighting the Delhi government's focus and thrust in facili...

October 26, 2026 3:39 PM

Delhi CM says Yamuna cruise to be inaugurated before Chhath festival

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said the 'Namo Yamuna River Safari' cruise service will be inaugurated before the Chhath festival, with the government aiming to develop it as a picnic destination for families. "Our effort is to have its inauguration before the Chhath Mahaparv. This will become a beautiful picnic spot for families, where full attention will be given to nature and the cleanliness of Mother Yamuna," Gupta said. Gupta, Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra and other officials t...

December 19, 2025 12:27 PM

Govt steps up efforts to preserve and promote intangible cultural heritage

The government is strengthening efforts to preserve and promote India’s rich intangible cultural heritage through documentation, training, youth engagement and global recognition initiatives, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply, the Minister said the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), which includes eligible cultural elements received from States and Union Territories, is being centrall...