According to the Hindu Calendar, the Chhath Puja is observed on the 6th day of the Shukla Paksha (bright phase) of the Kartik month. This year, the grand festival of faith, Chhath Puja, begins on ...

Chhath Puja 2025: Chhath Puja is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya, observed over four days in states like Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and ...

Chhath Puja is celebrated to honor the Sun God and seek his blessings for health and prosperity. It is observed by people, particularly in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal, Festivals, Times Now ...

NEW DELHI, India (AP) — Hindu devotees are gathering at rivers and bodies of water across India to pray to the sun god, Lord Surya, as part of the Chhath festival this week.

While the origins of many rituals remain murky, emerging research suggests we evolved such social practices to ward off or address common threats. Celebrated in regions across India, Nepal, and other ...