Chhath Puja is widely celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh regions of India. Thekua is a crunchy, slightly sweet biscuit served as prasad during Chhath Puja. Rasiyaw, also called gur ki ...

As the golden hues of dawn meet the tranquil riverbanks, devotees in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Nepal prepare to honour the Sun God during Chhath Puja 2025, a festival that celebrates purity, ...

Chhath Puja 2024: A festival dedicated to the Sun God, Chhath Puja is known by various names, such as Chhath Parva, Chhath, Chhathi, Dala Chhath, and Surya Shasthi, among others. However, the essence ...

Chhath Puja is more than a religious celebration; it is a display of gratitude to Surya, the deity of light, warmth, and the life force. Devotees believe that the Sun God nourishes life on Earth and ...

With globalisation and the large-scale migration of people from India, particularly from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, Chhath Puja has transcended borders. While it remains a regional festival in India, ...

In autumn, when the hum of cicadas yields to winter chill, India celebrates one of her most moving festivals – the four-day Chhath Puja. An outpouring of devotion to Surya (the Sun God), and the ...