Chhath 2017 Celebrations

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Yadav and his wife Rabri Devi performed the Chhath Puja at their home in Patna today. The celebration of the festival has been a tradition in the Yadav household for decades.

Lt Governor Anil Baijal has approved the Delhi government's proposal to declare October 26 a public holiday on the occasion of Chhath puja in the city, an official said today.

Chhath for 2017 has begun in the state of Bihar, where it is the most popular Hindu festival. Markets across Bihar are flooded with traditional items used in the different days of Chhath Puja, like earthen lamps and clay stoves. A cleanliness drive is on in many villages and towns to celebrate different days of Chhath in Bihar, like Naha Kha, Sand...

The Delhi High Court today asked the police to ensure that no one uses stage and loudspeaker at a South Delhi ground for Chhat Puja 2017 by two organisers and maintain law and order.

Every year, Chhath Puja is a grand affair at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Yadav's residence. His wife Rabri Devi has been celebrating the four-day festival for decades now. Even though she isn't keeping well, she is going ahead with the arduous 36-hour fast and participate in the grand festivities at their Patna home.

People across Northern India are celebrating Chhath Puja 2017, which has started and will end on 27th October, 2017. Chhath Puja, also known as Chhath Parva or Dala Chhath or Surya Shasthi is celebrated after Diwali on Kartik Shukla Paksha Shashthi.

One of the most significant Chhath Puja recipes prepared specially during the celebrations is Thekua. The traditional food of Bihar has many gems, and Thekua has to be one of the most loved Bihari recipes.

Considered as a 'Mahaparva', Chhath puja is not only about fasting, but also about preparing traditional feasts like Rice Kheer and Thekua especially cooked during the grand festival. Chhath Puja 2017 will end on 27th October.

Diwali celebrations may be coming to an end but the festive season in Northern India is still carrying on with the beginning of Chhath Puja or Chhath Parva. Chhath Pujais celebrated in devotion to the Sun God Surya Shashti, or Dala Chhath, and his wife Usha, who is also known as Chhath Maiya.

Chhath Puja 2017 or Chhath Parva or Dala Chhath and Surya Shashti will be observed in Northern India, especially in the state of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Know the Muhurat Timings and Puja Vidhi along with sunrise and sunset time of the festival.

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Yadav and his wife Rabri Devi performed the Chhath Puja at their home in Patna today. The celebration of the festival has been a tradition in the Yadav household for decades.

Lt Governor Anil Baijal has approved the Delhi government's proposal to declare October 26 a public holiday on the occasion of Chhath puja in the city, an official said today.

Chhath for 2017 has begun in the state of Bihar, where it is the most popular Hindu festival. Markets across Bihar are flooded with traditional items used in the different days of Chhath Puja, like earthen lamps and clay stoves. A cleanliness drive is on in many villages and towns to celebrate different days of Chhath in Bihar, like Naha Kha, Sand...

The Delhi High Court today asked the police to ensure that no one uses stage and loudspeaker at a South Delhi ground for Chhat Puja 2017 by two organisers and maintain law and order.

Every year, Chhath Puja is a grand affair at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Yadav's residence. His wife Rabri Devi has been celebrating the four-day festival for decades now. Even though she isn't keeping well, she is going ahead with the arduous 36-hour fast and participate in the grand festivities at their Patna home.

People across Northern India are celebrating Chhath Puja 2017, which has started and will end on 27th October, 2017. Chhath Puja, also known as Chhath Parva or Dala Chhath or Surya Shasthi is celebrated after Diwali on Kartik Shukla Paksha Shashthi.

One of the most significant Chhath Puja recipes prepared specially during the celebrations is Thekua. The traditional food of Bihar has many gems, and Thekua has to be one of the most loved Bihari recipes.

Considered as a 'Mahaparva', Chhath puja is not only about fasting, but also about preparing traditional feasts like Rice Kheer and Thekua especially cooked during the grand festival. Chhath Puja 2017 will end on 27th October.

Diwali celebrations may be coming to an end but the festive season in Northern India is still carrying on with the beginning of Chhath Puja or Chhath Parva. Chhath Pujais celebrated in devotion to the Sun God Surya Shashti, or Dala Chhath, and his wife Usha, who is also known as Chhath Maiya.

Chhath Puja 2017 or Chhath Parva or Dala Chhath and Surya Shashti will be observed in Northern India, especially in the state of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Know the Muhurat Timings and Puja Vidhi along with sunrise and sunset time of the festival.