Chhath Puja

November 7, 2024 5:50 PM

PM Modi extends heartfelt greetings to the nation on Chhath Puja

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the nation on Thursday in celebration of Chhath Puja, wishing for happiness, prosperity, and good fortune for all. "My best wishes to all of you on the holy occasion of Chhath Sandhya Arghya. May this great festival, a symbol of simplicity, restraint, determination and dedication, bring happiness, prosperity and good fortune in everyone's life," PM Modi said on X. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, also shared his gr...

November 5, 2024 12:28 PM

Chhath Puja begins as devotees gather across northern India, Nepal for four-day festival

The four-day Chhath Puja, an annual festival celebrated in northern and eastern India as well as in Nepal, began on Tuesday. The first day, known as Nahay Khay, marks the beginning of the festival with a cleansing ritual in preparation for the days ahead. Day two is observed as Kharna, followed by the main Chhath Puja on the third day, and the festival concludes with Usha Arghya—the offering of prayers to the rising sun—on the final day. Chhath Puja is known for its strict rituals, includi...

November 1, 2024 9:41 PM

Indian railways offers special services with over 170 trains for Chhath Puja travel surge

Indian Railways has launched special trains and enhanced facilities at key stations nationwide, aiming to ensure a smooth and safe journey for passengers. Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information and Publicity for the Railway Board, announced that more than 160 special trains ran on Thursday, with over 170 scheduled for today. Key stations, including New Delhi, Anand Vihar, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Mumbai, Bandra, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru, have set u...