Chhath Puja 2026: Why Bihar Still Celebrates the Mahaparv Through Sharda Sinha's Timeless SongsSharda Sinha's soulful Chhath songs remain an inseparable part of Bihar's Mahaparv, even after her passing in November 2024. As Chhath Puja...
12 Nov, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Kosi Bharai During Chhath Puja 2026: Why Do Families Build a Tiny Canopy With Sugarcane and Diyas?During Chhath Puja, families joyously create a Kosi, a vibrant canopy crafted from sugarcane stalks adorned with decorations. This beautifu...
12 Nov, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Chhath Nahay Khay 2026 Date: When Is Nahay Khay? Check November 13 Rituals, Kaddu Bhaat and Food RulesChhath Nahay Khay 2026 will be observed on Friday, November 13. Wondering when Nahay Khay is and what devotees do on this day? Check the da...
12 Nov, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
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 Vrat Rules 2026: What to Eat, Avoid and When the 36-Hour Nirjala Fast BeginsChhath Puja Vrat Rules 2026: From Kaddu Bhaat on Nahay Khay and jaggery kheer on Kharna to the traditional 36-hour nirjala fast, devotees f...
12 Nov, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Chhath Puja 2026 Date: 4-day calendar, rituals, puja samagri, significance and arghya timingsChhath Puja 2026 will begin on November 13 with Nahay Khay and conclude on November 16 with Usha Arghya and Parana. The four-day festival i...
12 Nov, 2026, 12.52 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
No longer just non-AC train: Indian Railways' first Amrit Bharat Express 3.0 with AC coaches hits tracks between Delhi and Patna to ease Chhath Puja rushIndian Railways has introduced its first Amrit Bharat Express 3.0 featuring AC coaches on the New Delhi-Patna route to manage the Chhath Pu...
12 Nov, 2026, 12.21 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
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
Delhi Chhath Puja holiday announced for November 16: Schools, colleges, government offices to remain closedThe Delhi government has declared November 16, 2026, a public holiday on account of Chhath Puja. All government offices, autonomous bodies ...
10 Nov, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Passengers climbing through train windows, some travelling in toilets, others waiting 12 hours in queues: Railway stations witness unprecedented Diwali-Chhath chaosRailway stations across Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat are witnessing massive crowds as passengers head home for Diwa...
09 Nov, 2026, 10.22 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
Chhath Puja Prasad 2026: How to Make Traditional Thekua and What to Keep in the DauraThekua is one of the most important prasad items prepared for Chhath Puja, while the daura basket carries fruits, sugarcane, coconut and ot...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.21 PM IST