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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Chhath puja - What They Never Told You

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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The Yamuna Is Sacred and Dying. What That Contradiction Reveals About Worship and Dharma

The river remembers what you called itYou have probably stood at a ghat and watched someone pour a plastic bag of marigolds into the water. You may have done it yourself. The flowers are an offering. The bag is not. But both go in, and the river takes them both,…

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Greg Abbott trolled for old Diwali video when he said 'Texas will be a land for the Indian community'

An old video of Texas Governor Greg Abbott saying that Texas will be a land for the Indian community as long as he remains the governor went viral Monday as social media users shared the video claiming that Abbott said this after there was row over Hindus observing Chhath puja…

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'Isn't there an actual war': Hindu American Foundation claps back at American politician's outrage against Chhath Puja in Texas

The Hindu American Foundation responded to the major row over a viral clip of Indians observing Chhath Puja in Texas and questioned whether Congressman Brandon Gill had nothing else to worry about apart from milk being poured into water -- at a time when an actual war is going on.

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“I Couldn’t Stop Crying in Bihar” : What This Foreigner Experienced Shocked Everyone

Travel often promises discovery. New places, new cultures, new perspectives. But sometimes, a journey goes deeper than sightseeing. It unsettles you, moves you, and quietly changes something within you. That is exactly what happened when a foreign tourist visited Bihar and found herself overwhelmed with emotion, unable to stop crying.…

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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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Delhi HC denies permission to hold Chhath Puja at Yamuna banks

The bench led by Chief Justice of Delhi, emphasized that allowing people to perform the puja in the river could lead to health issues due to severe contamination. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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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"Cheap politics" Delhi CM Atishi remarks for DDA

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday for engaging in "cheap politics," alleging that the Delhi Development Authority. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian Railways to run special trains across country on Chhath Puja

Indian Railways is running special trains across the country to ensure the safe travel of passengers. 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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Delhi: Toxic foam in Yamuna raises pollution concerns ahead of Chhath Puja

The National Capital's Kalindi Kunj area saw toxic foam floating on the Yamuna River on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lakhisarai triple murder accused surrenders before court

Ashish Choudhary, 25, the main accused in a triple murder case, surrendered on Tuesday before the Lakhisarai court. He had allegedly fled after shooting two sons and a daughter of a family returning from Chhath puja celebrations on November 20, 2023.

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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 Puja brings a slice of Bihar in Hyderabad

Hyderabad's Chhath Puja landscape has seen an influx of people from Bihar, leading to an increased demand for sugarcane leaves, pineapples, and coconuts. Vendors strategically cater to the festive season, with some stocking up to 70 pineapples and two quintals of sugarcane. The Bihari population in Hyderabad has seen a…

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Four-day Chhath festival begins in Bihar

The Patna district administration has made elaborate arrangements on the river banks to manage mass gathering on the occasion of Chhath Puja

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Happy Chhath Puja 2023: Best Messages, Quotes, Wishes and Images to share on Chhath Puja

Chhath Puja, a significant festival in India, holds a special place in the hearts of millions. This four-day festival, dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, brings communities together in a celebration of faith, gratitude, and tradition.

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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.

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India: The Yamuna, a sacred river, in a state of 'ecological death'

In late March, Hindu worshippers in New Delhi, India bathed in the sacred Yamuna River for the festival of Chhath Puja. But the river was covered in toxic foam. While the Yamuna is among the most sacred rivers in India, it's also one of the most polluted in the world.

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On radio, PM lauds Isro feat, refers to solar energy on Chhath Puja

NEW DELHI: PM Modi on Sunday said India is doing wonders in the solar as well as the space sectors, and the whole world is “surprised” to see the achievements of the country. In his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio broadcast, he noted Isro’s recent success in placing 36 satellites in…

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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 Festival is example of "Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat": PM Modi on Mann Ki Baat

Extending Chhath Puja greetings in his monthly radio broadcast Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Chhath Puja is a great example of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'. Read more on Dynamite News:

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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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