By Neeraj Kumar Patna: With the conclusion of Chhath Mahaparva, Biharis who travelled home for the festival are now set to return to their workplaces from Saturday. To support returning travellers, Patna Mahavir Temple has organised a special initiative to distribute free snack packets at Patna Junction. According to Acharya Kishore Kunal, Secretary of Patna…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar participated in the Chhath Puja celebrations at his residence, where his sister and other family members performed the rituals. The Chief Minister’s family offered Arghya (offerings) to Lord Bhaskar (the Sun God) at a specially built pond on the CM residence premises. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Preparations for Chhath Puja are nearing completion across all districts of Bihar, with 550 ghats and 63 ponds designated in Patna district for devotees to offer arghya. Within Patna city, from Danapur to Didarganj, 102 ghats have been readied for the festivities. However, 12 ghats in Patna have been classified as…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: As Bihar immerses itself in the devotional spirit of Chhath Puja, Chhath songs echo across the state, and markets bustle with festival preparations. This year, Patna’s malls have joined in, offering dedicated counters for Chhath Puja essentials, providing a one-stop shop for worshippers. In a nod to tradition, staff at these…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav visited the Ular Surya Mandir in Ular village, Dulhinbazar block, Patna, on Tuesday. Accompanied by his daughter, Pataliputra MP Misa Bharti, Yadav offered prayers at the temple. The arrival of Yadav’s convoy stirred excitement among supporters eager for a glimpse of…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The revered four-day Chhath Puja festival has begun with the traditional Nahai-Khai ritual today, November 5, 2024. This significant festival is celebrated primarily in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Uttarakhand, and it is also observed with devotion in other Indian states and countries like Mauritius, Fiji, and Guyana. The…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: During the Chhath festival, additional police forces have been deployed throughout the state to ensure security and maintain law and order. Approximately 50 companies of additional forces have been assigned to districts from police headquarters, including 45 companies from the Bihar Special Armed Police Force (B-SAP) and five companies from the…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Chhath festival is set to take place at approximately 550 small and large ghats in Patna, with extensive preparations ongoing at around 102 Ganga Ghats, 45 parks, and 63 ponds across the city. Parking arrangements for over 10,000 vehicles are being established at multiple locations. The festival will commence with the…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The revered Chhath Mahaparva begins on Tuesday with the traditional Nahai-Khai ritual, but this year, devotees are facing a sharp rise in costs. Inflation has increased expenses for Chhath-related items by 20 percent compared to last year, adding financial strain for many observants. Grocery shopkeepers have brought in special supplies for…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: As Chhath, one of Bihar’s most cherished festivals, approaches, the influx of migrant Biharis returning to their villages continues in full swing. While some arrived home for Diwali, many awaited Chhath to reunite with family. With the festival beginning on Tuesday with the traditional Nahay Khay ritual, Patna Junction is witnessing…
