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CM Pushkar Singh Dhami extends Uttarayani greetings, calls Baijnath Temple
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
In a post shared on X on Wednesday, Dhami said, "The ancient Baijnath (Vaidyanath) Temple, located on the sacred banks of the Gomti River, is a vibrant centre of Uttarakhand's Shiva tradition. On the holy occasion of Uttarayani, when the Sun God turns northward and winter scatters its spi
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Ancient Sun Temples of Prabhas region are testimony to legacy of Sun worsh
Updated : 2 months ago IST
In the Puranas, the Prabhas region is referred to as Bhaskar Kshetra because the Sun God was believed to shine here with his full radiant powers. According to legend, the Sun God dedicated 12 of his 16 divine rays to the 12 Sun temples in the Prabhas region, further underscoring the area'
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"Centre to organise competition for promoting Chhath songs": PM Modi in Bi
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Addressing an election rally in Muzaffarpur, the Prime Minister said the competition winner will be decided by the public, and the winners will be recognised just before next year's Chhath festival.
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Chhath concludes in Nepal with offerings to rising sun
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
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.
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Union Minister Chirag Paswan performs Chhath Puja rituals in Patna
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Paswan performed the Chhath Puja rituals at his residence in Patna, observing the sacred customs and offering prayers to the Sun God along with his family.
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PM Modi extends greetings on conclusion of Chhath Puja, prays for devotees
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
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.
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Devotees across country offer evening Arghya as Chhath celebrations reach
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
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.
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Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar extends greetings on Chhath Puja
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday extended his greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja, emphasising the significance of the festival and its cultural traditions.
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Actress Akshara Singh extends Chhath greetings, festivities began across n
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The four-day Chhath Mahaparv, dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, began on Saturday with the sacred ritual of Nahay-Khay. This year, the festival is being celebrated from October 25 to 28, with rituals including Nahay-Khay on Chaturthi Tithi of Kartik Shukla Paksha, Kharna on Pancham
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Markets in Nepal abuzz as devotees prepare for Chhath festival
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
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
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PM Modi extends heartfelt greetings on Chhath Parva's Kharna Puja
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
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
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"May grace of Chhathi Maiya remain upon all": UP CM Yogi Adityanath extend
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
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.
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