Tag: Chhath Puja
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Number of Chhath devotees down, thanks to filthy rivers
According to Bipin Bihari Gupta, the former president and a member of the Sri Sri Lal Mohan Moulik Niranjan Ghat puja committee, rivers flowing in the town are not in a state of being worshipped anymore.
November 6, 2019 -
State govt cannot ask police to lathi charge on citizens for performing Puja rituals: Firhad Hakim
The environmentalists who have constantly been putting all the blame on us, must realise first, that running to a court of law and flashing court orders does not bring awareness among people. We had done massive awareness campaigns which indeed showed results but none of these environmenta lists ever thought of even joining us for the campaigns: Mayor Firhad Hakim.
November 6, 2019 -
Pollution toll on aquatic life: Dead fishes, tortoise float in Rabindra Sarobar
The damage to the biodiversity comes after two days, when a large number of puja revellers broke the locks of the gates of Rabindra Sarobar and trooped inside the lake.
November 5, 2019 -
Hrithik Roshan wishes devotees on Chhath Puja, thanks fans for interacting with him
On Saturday, the actor took to his official Instagram handle to share a picture of him watching people doing the puja.
November 3, 2019 -
Chhath devotees break open Rabindra Sarovar gates
The National Green Tribunal in a directive to the West Bengal government on 14 October had directed it to ensure that there is no violation of its 2017 order banning any ritual for Chhath Puja or other festivals in the Rabindra Sarobar lake.
November 3, 2019 -
Chhath Puja 2019 :Puja Vidhi and muhurat
Here is the puja vidhi that one must follow during the sacred festival.
November 2, 2019 -
Happy Chhath Puja 2019: Wishes, Messages, Images, Quotes, whatsapp status, greeting for dear ones
On the occasion of Chhath Puja, here are wishes, greetings, quotes, Whatsapp status, messages that one can share with their loved ones and enjoy the festival.
November 2, 2019 -
Manoj Tiwari asks mayors to improve arrangements at Chhath ghats
"Sanitation and repair work of the roads leading to these ghats and surrounding areas should be completed before the Chhath Puja," Tiwari stated in his letter to the three mayors.
October 27, 2019 -
KMDA identifies 10 water bodies for Chhath Puja on 2 November
Around 30,000 devotees have been observing Chhath rituals in Rabindra Sarovar for the last few years.
October 22, 2019 -
Chhath Puja: Who is Chhathi Mai and what’s the Puranic reference of this festival?
Chhath Puja 2018: Exploring the myths and lore associated with the origin of the festival
November 13, 2018 -
Chhath Puja: Commuters asked to avoid Wazirabad Bridge, roads near ISBT Kashmere Gate on Nov 13, 14
People are requested to avail public transport like the Delhi Metro to help keeping the roads decongested, the advisory stated.
November 12, 2018 -
5 Chhath Geet to play on loop this festive season
These enchanting, non-stop beats would encourage the vrati (devotees) as they prepare themselves to observe the 36-hour long fast, and instill a sense of celebration among the family members.
November 12, 2018 -
Chhath Puja 2018: Dates, rituals, food and history
According to believers, if a family starts observing Chhath Puja, it becomes compulsory to carry on the tradition life long, and pass it on to the next generations.
November 10, 2018 -
Chhath Puja special recipe: Thekua
Chhath Puja is incomplete without thekuas that are offered as prasad.
November 9, 2018 -
The lure of Diwali in Delhi – Past and Present
Diwali is a far cry from the days of the Mughals to our present times, when oil diyas have largely been replaced by electric lights of many hues and Delhi is lit up like never before.
November 5, 2018 -
Prayers scare me: Amitabh Bachchan
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan acknowledges his work as a prayer and says he sometimes get scared of them. “Belief and prayer come so intrinsically close to each other… And the power of them both percolates all else… The strength driving millions to its existence and its marvels… The sincerity paving the way for generations,” the 75-year-old …
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October 27, 2017 -
Rahul Gandhi greets people on Chhath Puja
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday greeted people on the occasion of ‘Chhath Puja’, a festival celebrated in parts of the country on the sixth day after Diwali. “Heartfelt greetings to everyone on the occasion of Chhath Puja,” the Gandhi scion tweeted. आप सभी को छठ पूजा की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं — Office of RG …
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October 26, 2017