Chhath
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Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival historically native to the Indian subcontinent, more specifically, the Indian states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and the Nepalese Autonomous provinces of Koshi, Madhesh and Lumbini. Prayers during Chhath puja are dedicated to the solar deity, Surya, to show gratitude and thankfulness for bestowing the bounties of life on earth and to request that certain wishes be granted.
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Beaten to death at Chhath ghatIndiaTimes - Published | |
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Chhath festival is example of 'Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat': PM Modi on Mann Ki BaatIndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi greets nation on the occasion of Chhath pujaIndiaTimes - Published | Chhath Puja 2022: NGT bans immersion of offerings in Delhi's Yamuna ghatDuring Chhath Puja, devotees from Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad wash away their sins and beseech the Sun God for his blessings.DNA - Published |
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Chhath Puja 2022: 2 special trains to run till end of this festive season; check dates, routesIndian Railways has recently announced that it will run 2,561 trips of 211 special trains until Chhath Puja this year.DNA - Published | West Bengal declares public holidays on November 10 -11 for Chhath PujaIndiaTimes - Published |
President Kovind extends greetings on eve of Chhath PujaIndiaTimes - Published | Delhi's Yamuna river covered in toxic froth amid Chhath Puja week- Know what's causing itVisuals from Chhath Puja celebrations showcased how Delhi's Yamuna river was covered with toxic froth and pollutants.DNA - Published |
Watch: Devotees take dip in Yamuna amid toxic foam on Chhath PujaThe toxic foam is due to high phosphate content following the discharge of industrial pollutants including detergents into the riverDNA - Published | Chhath Puja 2021: Delhi government declares November 10 as public holidayPeople from Bihar ad eastern UP celebrate Chhath Puja, which involves fasting and offering the Sun god 'Arghya' early in the morningDNA - Published |
Railways announces special trains for Chhath Puja, check full list hereA total of 14 pairs of special trains are being operated from New Delhi to Darbhanga, Barauni, Saharsa and other stations of East Central Railway.DNA - Published | Indian Railways to run special trains for Diwali and Chhath from November 1 - Check list hereIndian Railways is also starting some superfast special trains from different parts of the country for Bihar which will operate between November 2-11.DNA - Published |
After long wait, DDMA okays ChhathIndiaTimes - Published | Delhi government permits Chhath Puja celebrations - SOPs to be followedThe DDMA in its September 30 order had prohibited the celebration of Chhath Puja in public places in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.DNA - Published |
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