On the second day of Chhath Puja, devotees, known as vratis, observe the ritual of Kharna or Lohanda, which involves a rigorous daylong fast without food or water from sunrise to sunset. This fast is ...

The Chhath Puja, traditionally observed in the states of Bihar ... marking the start of their spiritual journey. The second ...

The tradition of Kharna is observed on the second day of Chhath Puja. On this day, devotees begin their fast with a sweet ...

with ‘Kharna,’ thousands of people from the Malwa region of the city will gather on Thursday evening for the third day of Chhath Puja. They will offer Arghya (water) to the setting sun. These rituals ...

In her message, President Murmu said, "On the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja, the holy festival of faith, fasting and devotion, I extend my hearty congratulations and warm wishes to all my fellow ...

Chhath Puja is an ancient Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Surya, the Sun God, celebrated with immense devotion, especially ...

Expressing grief over the demise of legendary folk singer Sharda Sinha Bihar MP and daughter of Ashok Chaudhary Shambhavi Chaudhary said that Chhath is incomp ...

President Droupadi Murmu shared her greetings with fellow citizens, devotees and believers on the occasion of the second day ...

Chhath Mahaparva has started from Tuesday, 5 November 2024. In this four-day festival, Chhath songs are echoing everywhere ...

The festival starts with Nahay-Khay on the Chaturthi Tithi of Kartik Shukla Paksha, focusing on purification and preparation. This is followed by Kharna on Panchami Tithi, Chhath Puja on Sashti, and ...