The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. On Nov. 10, Hindus will celebrate the third day of Chhath Puja – the most important ...

When the soft light of dawn falls upon the ghats of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh, and women in vibrant sarees have baskets of fruits and thekua, you know that Chhath Puja has set in. This very ...

The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started publication on February 2, 1881, in Lahore (now in Pakistan). It was started by Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, a public-spirited philanthropist, and is ...

Among India’s many festivals, Chhath Puja stands apart for its simplicity, discipline, and spiritual depth. Celebrated mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal’s Mithila region, this ...

Chhath Puja is a time when we honor the sun, the source of all life. But have you ever wondered what makes this day so special? It's more than just a tradition; it's a deep spiritual connection. Let's ...

Chhath Puja remedies: According to an astrologer, this is an excellent time to strengthen the Sun’s energy in your horoscope through simple remedies. Chhath Puja is one of the most celebrated ...

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 27 (ANI): Celebrations of Chhath Puja are in full swing across Varanasi, with women meticulously preparing Thekua prasad and devotees gathering at river ghats ...

IMAGE: Devotees offer prayer to the Sun God on the occasion of Nahay Khay, the first day of Chhath Puja, at Digha Ghat in Patna, October 25, 2025. All photographs: ANI Photo The four day-long Chhath ...

Chhath Festival 2025: Chhath Puja, a four-day festival dedicated to worshipping the Sun God, is a major Hindu festival celebrated in India. The festival is particularly popular in the states of Bihar, ...

Khandelwal noted that local artisans and craftsmen manufacture most of the items used in Chhath Puja, which in turn provides new job opportunities and promotes the cottage industry of the country.

Chhath Puja are in full swing across Varanasi, with women meticulously preparing Thekua prasad and devotees gathering at river ghats to offer evening 'arghya' to the setting Sun on the third day of ...