During Chhath, the women, holding a 36-hour-long fast, performed the rituals in knee-deep waters and gave “arghya” of cow milk and water to the rising Sun. Thousands of devotees thronged ghats and makeshift ponds in Delhi to worship the Sun God on the final day of the festival.
Chhath Puja 2023: Chhath festival is primarily celebrated in states of India like- Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. During the puja, people fast, bathe in rivers, and mainly offer prayers to thank the Sun God for bestowing the bounties of life on earth and fulfilling wishes.
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 Day 2: On the second day of the Chhath puja, people keep fast and eat after offering prayers to Sun in the evening. Devotees after performing Surya Puja consume the prasad.
Delhi Chhath Puja news: The L-G on Wednesday had approved to celebrate Chhath Puja at designated ghats on the Yamuna while advising CM Arvind Kejriwal against "misleading and premature publicity" over the issue.
Chhath Puja 2022: Chhath Puja is one of the most auspicious festivals in Bihar, Jharkhand and Eastern Uttar Pradesh. The four-day-long festival starts with the 'Nahai Khai' ritual and ends with 'Usha Arghya' (prayers to the rising sun).
Delhi LG and AAP governments are busy in the usual political battle while Ghats along Yamuna bank are seen underprepared.
During Chhath Puja, women observe a 36-hour nirjala fast for the good health, success and longevity of their children. Know details about nahay khay, kharna, surya shashth and usha arghya.
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.
This year, the Chhath festival began on Nov 8 with 'Nahai Khai' ritual and will conclude on Nov 11 with devotees performing 'Usha Arghya'.
'Chhath Puja' is celebrated widely across north India, especially in Bihar and eastern UP.
Chhath 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!
Happy Chhath Puja 2021 | Chhath Mahaparv is starting from 8th November and will continue till 11th November. Here are wishes that you can share with your loved ones.
As India is fearlessly fighting COVID19, this Chhath music video gives the right message of not crowding Ghaats, ponds etc. On the lines of 'work from home', Nitin Chandra's video gives the message of staying home and celebrating Chhath while connecting yourself with the family members either by staying at home or by video call.
If people reaching Bihar are not found vaccinated, the government will make arrangements for their inoculation, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said, underscoring the need to be more vigilant during the festival season.
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.
The last leg of festivities is here with Chhath Puja being celebrated on November 20, 2020. Chhath Puja is a festival which starts on the Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha, and is celebrated till Saptami Tithi. Here is how people are celebrating Chhath Puja in Covid times:
This time the state government has issued new guidelines regarding Chhath Puja in view of the Coronavirus pandemic under which, devotees are not allowed to perform Chhath Puja on the seashore.
The auspicious festival of Chhath Puja 2020 commenced on November 18th with holy bathe. In Chhath Puja women worship the Sun God and offer prayers to seek blessings for the long life and happiness of their family.
The four-day Mahaparva Chhath begins with 'Nahai Khay'. This year, Chhath Puja is being celebrated on 20th November. Know the dates of Chhath Puja, day-wise schedule, auspicious time, sunrise and sunset time, Prasad and fast story.
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