Chhath 2019

Over 500 Indian-Americans gathered on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington to celebrate the Chhath puja, with several women dressed in colourful sarees worshipping the rising sun.

Chhath Puja 2019: "Thanks to those who took a moment to interact with me at the beach today," wrote Hrithik Roshan

West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has asked all recognized Secondary Schools in the state to declare November 4, 2019 as a holiday for Chhath Puja.

As Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar celebrates Chhath puja, the biggest festival in the state, no celebrations are being observed atRashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former chief minister Lalu Prasad's home in Patnathis year.

Chhath Puja 2019: President Ram Nath Kovind, former President Pranba Mukherjee, Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi also extended wishes to the citizens on the holy festival of Chhath.

Chhath Puja 2019: The Chhath Puja is celebrated in Bihar and parts of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and West Bengal. The first sun ray is called Usha and last sun ray is called Pratyusha. Both these sun rays are considered auspicious and worshipped during Chhath Puja.

Chhath Puja Foods: Just like any other festival, Chhath Puja too is celebrated with some traditional festive-special foods. The offering to Sun God - Chhath Prasad - includes sweets like thekua, kheer, rice ladoo and fruits. The meals prepared for Chhath Puja is strictly vegetarian.

Chhath Puja 2019: On Chhath Puja, women perform the morning puja by standing in a water body and offering water to the Sun and Chhathi Maiyya, believed to be Sun's sister. The Chhath Puja fast is kept for the well-being of their children.

Chhath Puja is a Hindu festival which is celebrated across Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh with grandeur. The festival is dedicated to the worship of Sun and his sister Shashti Devi, also known as Chhathi Maiya, to thank them for the bounties of life. This festival doesn't involve any idol worshiping.

Chhath Puja 2019: Chhath puja rituals are observed for four days. These include holy bathing in the river, fasting, standing in water for long periods of time, and offering prayers to the rising and setting sun.

Chhath Puja: People across India, especially up in North, will be celebrating Chhath Puja or Chhath Parva today that is November 2. The festival is one of the most significant festivals for people of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

Over 500 Indian-Americans gathered on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington to celebrate the Chhath puja, with several women dressed in colourful sarees worshipping the rising sun.

Chhath Puja 2019: "Thanks to those who took a moment to interact with me at the beach today," wrote Hrithik Roshan

West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has asked all recognized Secondary Schools in the state to declare November 4, 2019 as a holiday for Chhath Puja.

As Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar celebrates Chhath puja, the biggest festival in the state, no celebrations are being observed atRashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former chief minister Lalu Prasad's home in Patnathis year.

Chhath Puja 2019: President Ram Nath Kovind, former President Pranba Mukherjee, Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi also extended wishes to the citizens on the holy festival of Chhath.

Chhath Puja 2019: The Chhath Puja is celebrated in Bihar and parts of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and West Bengal. The first sun ray is called Usha and last sun ray is called Pratyusha. Both these sun rays are considered auspicious and worshipped during Chhath Puja.

Chhath Puja Foods: Just like any other festival, Chhath Puja too is celebrated with some traditional festive-special foods. The offering to Sun God - Chhath Prasad - includes sweets like thekua, kheer, rice ladoo and fruits. The meals prepared for Chhath Puja is strictly vegetarian.

Chhath Puja 2019: On Chhath Puja, women perform the morning puja by standing in a water body and offering water to the Sun and Chhathi Maiyya, believed to be Sun's sister. The Chhath Puja fast is kept for the well-being of their children.

Chhath Puja is a Hindu festival which is celebrated across Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh with grandeur. The festival is dedicated to the worship of Sun and his sister Shashti Devi, also known as Chhathi Maiya, to thank them for the bounties of life. This festival doesn't involve any idol worshiping.

Chhath Puja 2019: Chhath puja rituals are observed for four days. These include holy bathing in the river, fasting, standing in water for long periods of time, and offering prayers to the rising and setting sun.

Chhath Puja: People across India, especially up in North, will be celebrating Chhath Puja or Chhath Parva today that is November 2. The festival is one of the most significant festivals for people of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.