Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his wishes on the occasion of Chhath Puja festivity. He said that the festival is a symbol of India's unity, spiritual upliftment and ancient heritage.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee extended her greetings on the occasion of Chhath Puja, lauding the efforts of volunteers and organisers for ensuring the smooth conduct of the festival in Kolkata.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday performed 'sandhya arghya' as part of the Chhath Puja celebrations at a ghat in Sonia Vihar and asked "Chhathi Maiya" to bless the people of India.
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
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended her heartfelt greetings to the people on the occasion of Chhath Puja, wishing everyone happiness and prosperity.
Saurabh Bharadwaj revealed that after the COVID-19 pandemic, then Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had sought permission in 2022 for Chhath Puja on the Yamuna banks, but the Lieutenant Governor (LG)-controlled Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), acting under the BJP's directions, de
The Hindu festival of Chhath that last for four-days commenced on Saturday with the first ritual, 'Nahay Khay,' drawing massive crowds at various ghats. Devotees thronged riverbanks to take a holy dip and offer prayers to the Sun God, marking the beginning of the auspicious Chhath Mahapar
Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his latest 'Mann Ki Baat' address by extending heartfelt greetings to the people of Bihar and all devotees on the occasion of Chhath Puja Mahaparv.
In a post shared on X, PM Modi said, "Heartfelt greetings to all on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Parva's Kharna Puja. Respectful salutations to all the devotees observing the fast! On this sacred occasion, which symbolises faith and restraint, there is a tradition of partaking in sat
Following Union Minister Amit Shah's election rallies in Bihar on the first day of Chhath Puja, Congress leader and Senior Election Observer for the AICC, Ashok Gehlot, on Saturday, alleged that the BJP leader used the festival for electoral gains ahead of the Assembly Elections.
He lauded the spirit of the women who observe the traditional Nirjala Vrat (waterless fast) during the festival, dedicated to worshipping the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya for health, prosperity, and family welfare.
The ritual of 'Nahay-Khay' was observed at ghats in Danapur, including Fakkar Mahto Ghat, Gurudwara Ghat, and Nariyal Ghat, as devotees performed the sacred bathing ceremony and prepared offerings for Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya.