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 Puja bank holiday on november 16 2026 Are SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, PNB and other banks closed for Chhath Puja?Banks will be closed in few states on November 16, 2026, due to Chhath Puja. While the Delhi Government has declared a public holiday. Nove...
12 Nov, 2026, 05.41 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 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
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
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
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
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