Chhath Puja 2026: The Role of Daughters-in-Law, Mothers and Family Members in Preparing for the MahaparvChhath Puja preparations bring Bihari families together as mothers, daughters-in-law, children and other family members contribute to the f...
12 Nov, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Chhath Puja in Mithilanchal and Bhojpur: How Maithili and Bhojpuri Traditions Make the Festival SpecialChhath Puja is celebrated with distinct cultural traditions across Bihar's Mithilanchal and Bhojpur regions. While Maithili folk songs and ...
12 Nov, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Chhath Puja 2026: Why Sugarcane, Turmeric Plants and Banana Leaves Are Used in Traditional WorshipSugarcane, turmeric plants and banana leaves are important elements of traditional Chhath Puja celebrations in Bihar. These natural ingredi...
12 Nov, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Chhath Puja Samagri List 2026: What to Buy for Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya?Chhath Puja 2026 preparations require a detailed list of fruits, traditional offerings, food ingredients and puja essentials. From bamboo s...
12 Nov, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Chhath Puja Holiday 2026: Are Schools, Banks and Government Offices Closed on November 13-16? Check State-Wise ListChhath Puja 2026 is anticipated to occur from November 13 to November 16 across multiple states in India. In Bihar, November 14 will be a r...
11 Nov, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
- Chhath Puja Katha 2026: Why Is the Festival Celebrated? Know the Story of Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya
From November 13 to November 16 in 2026, Chhath Puja will be joyfully celebrated in multiple states throughout India. This significant four...
11 Nov, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Why Chhath Puja Has No Idols or Priests: The Sun-Worship Ritual That's Different From Every Other FestivalChhath Puja stands apart from many Hindu festivals because devotees do not depend on temple idols or priest-led ceremonies to worship. Inst...
11 Nov, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Chhath Puja 2026: Ghat Preparations, Traditional Songs and Evening RitualsChhath Puja 2026 will bring vibrant celebrations with beautifully decorated ghats, traditional folk songs and age-old rituals. As devotees ...
11 Nov, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed in your state today on November 11, 2026?On November 11, 2026, banks will observe holidays in specific states for various regional festivals. These festivals include Laxmi Puja, Ni...
11 Nov, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Chhath Puja 2026 Date: Check four-day calendar, significance of each day, rituals from Nahay Khay to Usha ArghyaChhath Puja will be celebrated from November 13 to November 16 in 2026. The festival involves fasting, prayers, and traditional offerings t...
10 Nov, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Kharna 2026: Why Is the Prasad Eaten in Complete Silence? Ritual Rule Behind Chhath Puja's Second DayDuring Kharna, the second day of Chhath Puja, devotees observe a day-long fast and break it after sunset by eating a special meal of jagger...
10 Nov, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Diwali/ Laxmi Puja bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on November 9, 2026?Bank branches will close in certain states on November 9, 2026, for Diwali and related festivities. Customers should verify bank operating ...
09 Nov, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
- Away From Bihar This Chhath Puja? Check These Ghats in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru
Thousands of families from Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh celebrate Chhath Puja in cities far from their hometowns. From Yamuna...
09 Nov, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Why Is the Setting Sun Worshipped Before the Rising Sun During Chhath Puja? Know the SignificanceChhath Puja follows a tradition rarely seen in other Hindu festivals: devotees offer Arghya to the setting Sun before worshipping the risin...
08 Nov, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Saturday bank holiday: Are bank branches open today, November 7, 2026? Check detailsCustomers should mark November 7, 2026, on their calendars as banks will be fully operational on this first Saturday of the month. They wil...
07 Nov, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
November 2026 holiday list: Check full list of Diwali, Bhai dooj, Govardhan, Guru Nanak Jayanti and other dates and festivalsNovember 2026 holiday list includes Diwali on November 8, Chhath Puja on November 15 and Guru Nanak Jayanti on November 24. The month also ...
02 Nov, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on October 31, 2026?Indian banks observe closures on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Despite holidays, digital banking remains available for cu...
31 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST