Ahead of the "Dhwaj" hoisting ceremony and following the completion of all construction work at Ayodhya's Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Superintendent of Police (Security) of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Balramchari Dubey, stated on Wednesday that the number of devotees visiting the temple
Around 40 Vratis (devotees) observed the sacred fast and performed Sandhya Arghya (evening offering), while over 700 members of the community gathered to witness and take part in the rituals. The park was filled with devotion as families sang traditional songs, lit diyas, and offered Thek
Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan, along with his family, offered Arghya first to the setting sun and later to the rising sun at the Tons River ghat in Premnagar.
Nepal concluded the four-day Chhath festival with offerings to the rising sun. Thousands of devotees gathered at rivers and ponds, especially in Birgunj, to pray for family well-being, prosperity, and longevity. The festival honours the Sun God, symbolising truth, devotion, and gratitude.
In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi expressed his joy over the successful completion of the festival, which is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.
Devotees from across the nation are preparing to offer "Usha Arghya" to the rising sun on the last day of Chhath Puja during the early hours of Tuesday. The devotees have reached the river banks to witness the rising sun with all the religious material required for conducting the Puja.
Arsiya Devi began preparations for Chhath Puja at her mud-thatched home in the southern plains of Nepal, arranging all the essentials to offer to the setting Sun and Chhath Maiya. Apart from praying for her family's well-being and prosperity, this year her prayers are focused on seeking r
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis took part in Chhath Puja celebrations at Juhu Beach and greeted devotees, saying his government has improved arrangements at the venue since 2014. He said the festival reflects collective devotion to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya.
Today marks the third day of the Chhath Mahaparv, with devotees across the country offering the traditional evening Arghya to the setting Sun as part of the ongoing four-day festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God.
Celebrations of Chhath Puja are in full swing across Varanasi, with women meticulously preparing Thekua prasad and devotees gathering at river ghats to offer evening 'arghya' to the setting Sun on the third day of the festivities.
In a post on X, the Congress leader wrote, "Dukhwa mitayi Chhathi Maiya, rauwe aasra hamar... Heartfelt greetings on the great festival of Surya Dev and Chhathi Ma's worship, nature worship, and folk faith, 'Chhath Puja.' On this sacred occasion, I bow to all the devotees observing the fa