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
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
Chhath Puja Geet: Popular Folk and Devotional Songs Sung During Nahay Khay, Kharna and ArghyaChhath Puja Geet are an integral part of the four-day festival dedicated to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya. From traditional Bhojpuri folk son...
04 Nov, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
November 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar: Diwali, Chhath Puja, Dev Diwali, Guru Nanak Jayanti and Other Important DatesNovember 2026 features several important Hindu festivals, including Dhanteras, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Gujarati New Year, Bhai Dooj, Chhath...
02 Nov, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Why Chhath Puja Is Considered One of the Strictest Hindu Fasts: The 36-Hour Nirjala Vrat ExplainedChhath Puja is a significant Hindu festival marked by a demanding 36-hour Nirjala fast. Devotees abstain from food and water while engaging...
02 Nov, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Chhath Puja 2026 Date: November 15 or 16? Check 4-Day Calendar, Nahay Khay, Kharna and Arghya TimingsChhath Puja will be observed from Friday, November 13, to Monday, November 16, 2026. The main Chhath Puja observance, including Sandhya Arg...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Chhath Puja 2025: Significance of Sandhya Arghya and why it's observedChhath Puja 2025 Importance: Devotees across India observed the Sandhya Arghya of Chhath Mahaparva on October 27, 2025, marking the sixth d...
27 Oct, 2025, 12.53 PM IST
Uncrowned king of lies, leader of empty promises: RJD supremo Lalu Yadav slams NDA govt over Chhath train promiseThe RJD supremo alleged that the "uncrowned king of lies and the leader of empty promises" had claimed that 12,000 out of the country's tot...
25 Oct, 2025, 01.47 PM IST
When is Chhath Puja 2025? Check date, time, and tithiChhath puja date 2025: Chhath Puja, a four-day Hindu festival honoring Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya, will be celebrated on October 27, 2025....
24 Oct, 2025, 08.46 AM IST
Chhath observed at Nitish Kumar, Lalu Prasad homesDays after their landslide victory in Bihar Assembly polls, Grand Alliance leaders, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD supremo Lalu ...
16 Nov, 2015, 11.00 PM IST