Nahay Khay is the first day of Chhath Puja festivities. It marks the beginning of the auspicious four-day festival. On this day, women observing the Chhath fast (vrat) eat only one meal, and the ...

Day 1: Nahaye Khaye The Chhath Puja ceremonies commence on the first day, Nahay Khay. By taking a holy bath in a river, the Ganga or Yamuna. Women devotees purify themselves. This practice prepares ...

Chhath Puja is an ancient Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya (Mother Shashti), who is believed to be the sister of the Sun. It is primarily celebrated in Bihar, ...

Chhath Puja is one of the most unique and sacred festivals in Hinduism, dedicated to the worship of Surya Dev (Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya. This four-day-long ritual is observed to seek blessings for ...

Chhath Puja 2024 Day 4: On the fourth day of Chhath Puja, devotees and 'vratis' from across India performed early morning 'puja' by offering Arghya to Lord Surya. Families gathered by water bodies at ...

Several Indian states, including Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh, have declared public holidays for Chhath Puja, a festival honoring the Sun God. The holiday, falling on November 7th, will ...

The Delhi government has declared a public holiday on November 7 for the occasion of Chhath Puja. The development came mere hours after Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena wrote to Chief Minister ...

The National Green Tribunal has prohibited Chhath rituals at Rabindra Sarobar and Subhas Sarobar, two of Calcutta’s largest parks with water bodies A devotee performs rituals at the bank of Ganga ...

As the glow of Diwali begins to fade, another festival takes over the heartlands of India with its unique blend of simplicity and splendour—Chhath Puja. This isn’t just another date on the Hindu ...

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday (September 29, 2025) said the Delhi government will make elaborate arrangements, including setting up temporary ghats along both the banks of the Yamuna river ...

Krishna Chhathi 2025 Date & Time: Devotees across India eagerly wait for Kanha’s Chhath Puja also known as Krishna Chatti which is celebrated on the sixth day after Janmashtami. This sacred festival ...

The Indian Railways on Wednesday said it will run for more than 500 special trains to handle the return rush of travellers away in their home towns, beginning November 8 with the ending of Chhath Puja ...