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Where India's Border Towns Blur Every Line Between Culture, Identity, and Crossing

Moreh, Manipur: The Market That Ignores the LineThe stalls at Moreh's daily market sell Myanmarese thanaka paste three rows from Indian turmeric, and the sellers switch between Meitei, Burmese, and a stitched-together pidgin depending on who is standing in front of them. The border crossing here is a gate, technically,…

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Did You Know Draupadi Prayed to Chaiti Chhathi Maiya After Krishna’s Advice?

Every year, millions of devotees celebrate Chhath Puja with deep faith and devotion. Standing in rivers at sunrise and sunset, they offer prayers to the Sun and Chhathi Maiya, seeking blessings for health, prosperity, and family well-being. Yet few people know that this sacred festival may have a surprising link…

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Month after govt’s Chhath ‘clean-up’ claims, Yamuna is toxic white again

Pollution levels in Delhi’s Yamuna have risen again, with toxic foam reappearing near Kalindi Kunj. This comes despite the Delhi government’s tall claims during Chhath Puja that the river had been cleaned – a claim we challenged in an earlier report.

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Chhath songs to cinema screen: Pollution is a blind spot in Indian pop culture

Now that Diwali has passed and Chhath is here, we’ve entered that familiar season when breathing becomes a conscious act. The water is frothing. The sky is covered in smog so thick it looks like somebody has edited away the contrast, the colour and sharpness. Only the AQI charts are…

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Chhath Puja 2024: Four-day Puja begins today with Nahay Khay

he four-day Chhath puja began on Tuesday with Nahay Khay on Day 1 of the festivities. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi Govt announces public holiday for Chhath Puja

Delhi Government announced public holiday on November 7 for Chhath Puja. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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Chaiti Chhath: Devotees offered 'Araghya' to rising Sun at Delhi's Kalindi Kunj Ghat

Devotees gathered on the banks of the Kalindi Kunj Ghat in New Delhi on Monday morning to offer 'Araghya' to the rising sun. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In Frames | Chhath and the migrant

15 lakh migrant workers from Bihar and Jharkhand in various parts of the country celebrate chhath puja

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Chhath celebrated with great fervour across Bihar

PATNA: Thousands of men and women in Bihar gathered to pay homage to the setting sun on Sunday as part of Chhath, the state's widely celebrated festival that has gained recognition far beyond its borders.

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Chhath Puja, when inter-religious bonhomie is celebrated

“Devotion is not restricted to religion. That’s why devotees have total faith in what we make,” she says, as buyers praise the potters.

The Hindu

Chhath Puja | Toxic foam on Yamuna will be cleared in one or two days, says Delhi Minister Atishi

Ahead of Chhath puja, Delhi Minister Atishi said toxic foam on Yamuna will be cleared in 1-2 days & asked U.P. Govt to stop release of dirty water.

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Hyderabad gears up for Chhath Puja celebrations

Telangana govt. designates 70 locations in GHMC for Chhath Puja. Festival celebrated by Bihari community to worship Sun God, taking place Nov 17-20. Govt. providing amenities & necessary arrangements for devotees. Cleaning of ghats underway, remaining amenities to be supplied. Govt. supporting community, enforcing model code of conduct.

The Hindu

Delhi HC refuses to entertain plea seeking permission to organise Chhat Puja at Yamuna

Chhat Puja is celebrated on the sixth day after Diwali. Chhath is primarily celebrated in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News

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Drones to track Chhath festival crowds at river banks in Patna

Patna district admin to deploy drones to manage Chhath festival crowds. 108 ghats to be monitored for security. CM Nitish Kumar to wave to devotees from boat. Special trains, flights to ferry devotees. Patna to spruce up JP Gangapath track for festival. Drones, CCTV cameras, police personnel to ensure safe…

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BJP's Raman Singh seeks postponement of 2nd phase of Chhattisgarh polls on account of Chhath festival

Raman Singh urges ECI to postpone 2nd phase of Chhattisgarh polls due to Chhath festival. He said many voters will not be able to take part in electoral process. AAP had earlier made similar demand.

The Times of India

21 drown during Chhath in Bihar, 15 were minors

NEW DELHI: At least 21 people have drowned in separate incidents during Chhath in Patna, Muzaffarpur, Saharsa, Supaul, Bhagalpur, Madhubani and Purnia districts since Sunday. Fifteen of them were minors. Three minor boys drowned in the Dardha river near Chak Rahima village on Sunday. Manish Kumar (12) drowned on Sunday…

The Times of India

Chhath maiya biggest symbol of social harmony: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said festivals like Chhath are a perfect example of the dedication with which people are working together towards cleanliness and to preserve nature.

The Times of India

Sans Covid curbs, thousands throng ghats in Delhi for Chhath Puja

NEW DELHI: After two years of restrictions owing to Covid, thousands of devotees thronged ghats and makeshift ponds across the capital on Sunday to worship the Sun God as part of Chhath Puja celebrations.

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Chhath Puja 2022: No offerings allowed to be immersed in Yamuna as per NGT

On the third day of Chhath Puja 2022, the Delhi administration officials have decorated the ITO Ghat near the Yamuna river for devotes to offer prayers on Arghya to the setting sun and on Usha Arghya to the rising sun. Read more on Dynamite News:

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When is Chhath Puja 2022? History, Significance, Facts, Rituals, Celebration and all you need to know

Chhath Puja is a Hindu festival predominantly observed in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Jharkhand. On this day Sun God is worshiped with prayers and religious rituals.

The Times of India

Delhi LG VK Saxena approves Chhath Puja at designated Yamuna ghats: Sources

NEW DELHI: Delhi lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has given his nod to hold Chhath Puja at designated ghats on the Yamuna and urged chief minister Arvind Kejriwal to ensure clean ghats and water for devotees, sources in his office said on Wednesday.

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Delhi Govt Allocates Rs 25 Crore For Chhath Puja

The Delhi government has made grand preparations for Chhath Puja at 1,100 sites and allocated Rs 25 crore for the festival, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday. Read more on Dynamite News:

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