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Devotees perform ancestral rites at Kaveri River inTNs Hogenakkal on Aadi
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Today, in observance of Aadi Amavasai, which falls during the Tamil month of Aadi (mid-July to mid-August), thousands of devotees gathered along the banks of the Kaveri River in Hogenakkal in Tamil Nadu's Dharmapuri District, from the early hours of the morning. Chanting sacred mantras, they
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Indian-Irish devotees celebrate Chhath Puja, offer 'arghya' to rising Sun
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Bihar Jharkhand Association of Ireland (BJAI) celebrated Chhath Puja festival with devotees coming together to offer 'arghya' to rising Sun at Naas, County Kildare in Ireland.
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AAP's politics responsible for Delhi air pollution, Yamuna contamination:
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
"Today, a thick layer of toxic foam is floating on the surface of the river. The health of the sisters from Purvanchal, who have come to the Yamuna ghat to offer prayers to the Sun god, is being compromised. Rs 7,000 crore have been spent but the condition of the river has worsened. Devotees
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PM Modi extends greetings to citizens as Chhath Puja celebrations conclude
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Prime Minister posted on X, "The glimpse of nature and culture seen in the four-day ritual of Mahaparva Chhath is going to fill the countrymen with new energy and enthusiasm. Many congratulations to all the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of morning Arghya."
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Chhath devotees gather to offer Arghya to rising Sun on last day of festiv
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Chhath devotees across the country gathered at riverbanks to offer Arghya to the rising Sun.
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RJD Supremo Lalu Yadav extends his wishes on the third day of the Chhath f
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
On the occasion of Chhath Puja, RJD supremo Lalu Yadav spoke to ANI and extended his wishes for the festival. He highlighted that Chhath is dedicated to the Sun God and holds great significance, with lakhs of people celebrating on the banks of the Ganga ghat.
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Chhath preparations being made on a grand scale, says Delhi CM Atishi
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 5 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Atishi stated that Chhath preparations are being made on a grand scale as the four-day Puja began on Tuesday with Nahay-Khay.
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Bihar: Muslim women make earthenware stoves for Chhath Puja
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Chhath Puja -- called aastha ka mahaparv (the mega festival of faith) is not only a celebration that prays for rising and setting Sun, but also celebrates inter-religious bonhomie.
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Andhra Pradesh: Ratha Sapthami celebrated with grandeur at Tirupati
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Rathasapthami celebrations commenced with the grandeur of the Surya Prabha chariot in Tirupathi district of Andhra Pradesh on Friday morning.
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Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundarajan celebrates Pongal at her Chennai
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Tamilisai Soundarajan and her husband, Dr. Soundarajan, cooked Pongal outside their house and offered prayers to the sun god.
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"Auspicious day for country": Tamil Nadu Governor celebrates Pongal in Che
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
"This is a very auspicious day in our country. It is the day when the Sun God moves to Makar Rashi. On this day the entire country celebrates in one form or the other. In some places, it is celebrated as Makar Sankranti. Somewhere it is celebrated as Magh Bihu, somewhere it is celebrated as
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends best wishes to people on Makar Sankranti
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
In his greeting message issued on this occasion, the Chief Minister said that this festival of worship of the Sun God, charity and religious devotion infuses enthusiasm and excitement in the lives of the people. This festival is a symbol of the rich heritage and cultural unity of our country
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