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October 28, 2025 2:19 PM

Devotees across Uttarakhand celebrate Chhath Puja

Chhath Puja, a festival symbolising deep faith, devotion, and gratitude to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour across Uttarakhand. Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan, along with his family, offered Arghya first to the setting sun and later to the rising sun at the Tons River ghat in Premnagar. On this occasion, he prayed to Lord Sun and Chhathi Maiya for the prosperity and well-being of the state. Earlier this morning, devotees across the country off...

October 27, 2025 3:18 PM

PM Modi, Amit Shah extend greetings on Chhath Puja, wish prosperity and happiness for all

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday extended their warm greetings to people across the country on the occasion of Chhath Puja, wishing that the sacred festival bring happiness, energy, and prosperity to everyone’s lives. To mark the occasion, Prime Minister Modi also shared devotional songs dedicated to Chhathi Maiya. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Heartfelt greetings to my fellow citizens across the country on the occasion of Sandhya Arghya...

October 25, 2025 10:33 AM

My salutations, respect to all those observing fast: PM Modi extends heartfelt greetings to devotees on Nahay Khaay

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his heartfelt greetings to devotees across the country on the occasion of Nahay Khaay, marking the beginning of the four-day-long Chhath puja. Taking to social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi said, “The four-day long Chhath festival begins today with the sacred rituals of bathing and eating. My heartfelt greetings to devotees across the country, including Bihar. My salutations and respect to all those observing the fast." "This grand fe...

October 25, 2025 9:15 AM

Chhath Puja: HM Shah, Delhi CM Rekha extend greetings on ‘Nahay-Khaay’

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday extended greetings to people on the occasion of Nahay-Khaay, marking the beginning of Chhath Puja — a festival symbolising tradition, faith, and social harmony. Union Home Minister Amit Shah took to social media platform X, saying, “Heartiest greetings to everyone on the occasion of 'Nahay-Khaay' of Chhath Puja, a celebration of tradition, faith and social harmony. I pray to Chhathi Maiya for everyone's happiness...

October 24, 2025 9:13 PM

Indian Railways runs 6,181 special trains to manage post-Chhath rush

Indian Railways has notified 6,181 special trains to facilitate the return journey of passengers after the Chhath Puja festivities. The winter festival rush timetable follows the earlier-run 900 special train services scheduled over the next three days to meet increased demand. To ease passenger congestion, over 30 stations across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have been equipped with weather-proof holding areas, additional coaches attached to existing services, and enhancements in passenger amenities...

October 22, 2025 9:46 PM

Indian Railways to operate 1,500 special trains in next five days for Chhath festive rush

The Indian Railways is deploying an additional 1,500 special trains over the next five days to meet the surge in travel ahead of the Chhath Puja festivities, the Ministry of Railways announced on Wednesday. According to the ministry’s release, in the past 21 days Indian Railways has already operated 4,493 special train trips — averaging 213 trips per day — aimed at helping travellers reach their homes in time for Diwali. The ministry said these figures reflect its intensified effort...

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...