- 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
Who Is Chhathi Maiya? The Goddess Behind Chhath Puja and Her Surprising Connection With Surya DevMillions of devotees pray to Chhathi Maiya during Chhath Puja, but who is the goddess behind the festival? Often described as the sister of...
09 Nov, 2026, 08.20 PM 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
Yamadeep Daan on Dhanteras 2026: Why One Diya Is Lit for Lord Yama, Not Goddess LakshmiDhanteras, celebrated on November 6, 2026, encompasses several meaningful rituals, one of which is the Yamadeep Daan. This involves lightin...
03 Nov, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
Deo Surya Mandir: All you need to know about this millennium-old temple considered the birthplace of Chhath traditionThe four-day Chhath festival, a revered celebration in Bihar and eastern India, commenced with the 'Nahay-Khay' ritual, where devotees offe...
26 Oct, 2025, 05.58 PM IST
PM Modi extends Chhath greetingsPrime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Chhath, a four-day festival worshipping the Sun god. He highlighted the festival's symbo...
25 Oct, 2025, 10.25 AM IST
Sharda Sinha: Voice of Chhath falls silent, the songs live onFamed as the 'Begum Akhtar of Mithila', renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha passed away at 72 after battling multiple myeloma. Her soulful vo...
06 Nov, 2024, 09.53 AM IST
Sharda Sinha death: From Chhath songs to Bollywood hits, remembering the beloved folk singer's iconic melodiesSharda Sinha, a revered figure in Indian folk music and affectionately known as the 'Bihar Kokila,' passed away at the age of 72, leaving b...
05 Nov, 2024, 11.39 PM IST
Folk singer Sharda Sinha, 72, dies at Delhi AIIMSRenowned folk singer Sharda Sinha, known for her contributions to Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Magahi music, passed away at 72. She was receivin...
05 Nov, 2024, 10.49 PM IST
Sharda Sinha, 'Hum Aapke Hain Kaun' singer, on ventilator support; Son appeals fans to pray during Chhath PujaLegendary Bhojpuri singer Sharda Sinha, known as 'Bihar Kokila', is currently on ventilator support at AIIMS, Delhi. Her son, Anshuman, sha...
05 Nov, 2024, 09.02 AM IST
'Hum Aapke Hain Kaun' singer Sharda Sinha admitted to ICU weeks after husband's deathAs reported by Navbharat Times, Sharda Sinha was transferred to the ICU after her health declined on Saturday morning. Sources indicate tha...
27 Oct, 2024, 10.07 AM IST
Harvest songs flavour in rural Bihar Lok Sabha election campaignDuring the harvesting season in Bihar, Lok Sabha candidates are utilizing the services of folk singers well-versed in "katni" songs to conn...
08 Apr, 2024, 12.14 PM IST
Sans Covid curbs, thousands throng ghats in Delhi for Chhath PujaChhath puja is celebrated on the sixth day after Diwali and is also known as Surya Sashthi as it is dedicated to the Sun God. It is one of ...
30 Oct, 2022, 06.45 PM IST
Chhath Puja to get special place in BJP's attempt to woo eastern UP voters in DelhiIn addition, the party will showcase Chhath Puja in an attempt to reach out to Purvanchal voters in the run-up to the Uttar Pradesh assembl...
06 Nov, 2021, 11.00 PM IST
On Chhath, Bihar's Rohtas celebrates folk culture on riverbankDuring this age-old traditional celebration, mostly observed by people from Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh region, who pay obeisance to th...
15 Nov, 2015, 01.02 PM IST