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 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
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
Kali Puja (November 08, 2026) in West Bengal Today: Nishita Puja Muhurat, Bhoot Chaturdashi, Bhai Phonta Rituals, Significance and How Bengal CelebratesKali Puja 2026 is being celebrated today, November 8, across West Bengal and other parts of India, coinciding with Diwali. Check the Nishit...
08 Nov, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Annaprashan and Naamkaran Muhurat November 2026: Auspicious Dates, Shubh Timings and Ritual SignificanceAnnaprashan and Naamkaran are two important Hindu samskaras performed during a child's early life. Annaprashan marks the baby's first intak...
05 Nov, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Bhoomi Pujan Muhurat November 2026: 10 Upcoming Auspicious Dates, Timings and NakshatraPlanning to start construction of your new home in November 2026? Check all 13 Bhoomi Pujan Muhurat dates, auspicious timings and Nakshatra...
05 Nov, 2026, 01.48 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
Rs 15 crore a year, 1,000 orders daily: Actor Madhavan shares how a Bihar mother-son duo built a Rs 75 crore thekua brand in BengaluruAfter moving from Bihar to Bengaluru, Veena Devi and her son Sameer turned a beloved regional delicacy into a successful ₹75 crore venture,...
31 Jul, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Bihar election 2025: Amit Shah slams Rahul Gandhi, says he insulted PM Modi and 'Chhathi Maiya'Amit Shah criticized Rahul Gandhi for remarks on Chhath Puja. He stated Gandhi insulted Chhathi Maiya and PM Modi. Shah urged voters to sup...
30 Oct, 2025, 03.39 PM IST
PM Modi to visit poll-bound Bihar on October 30Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar on October 30 to attend programs in Muzaffarpur and Chhapra, BJP state president Dilip Jaiswa...
25 Oct, 2025, 11.47 AM IST
School Holidays October 2025: From Gandhi Jayanti to Chhath Puja, check the full list when schools will be closedOctober 2025 will bring numerous school holidays across India, allowing students to celebrate various cultural and religious festivals. Key...
30 Sep, 2025, 01.19 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
Chhath Puja 2022: Railways announces over 250 special trainsIn anticipation of people from North India wanting to visit their homes in large numbers, the Central Railway has announced a slew of train...
27 Oct, 2022, 03.25 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi extends greetings on Chhat pujaPM Modi today greeted people on the occasion of 'Chhat puja', a festival celebrated in parts of the country where married women observe fas...
17 Nov, 2015, 08.50 PM IST
BJP chief Amit Shah urges people to join Clean India Clean Ganga mission"Our PM has taken many initiatives. He stressed for 2 things clean Indian & Clean Ganga. Every citizen should join these initiatives,"said ...
29 Oct, 2014, 08.47 PM IST
- MNS won't oppose Chhath, says Raj
Raj urges netas to refrain from using Chhath to create political tamasha.
01 Nov, 2008, 11.35 AM IST