"Chhath vratees" - those taking part in elaborate rituals without taking a sip of water for 36 hours - stood in waist-deep waters at ghats along rivers, ponds, and even make-shift water bodies on ...

Chhath, Bihar's soul-stirring festival, isn't just devotion to Chhathi Maiya; it is no less than a mandatory visit back home for Biharis worldwide. Yet, this year, with the four-day Chhath ending on ...

Chhath Puja, a four-day festival honoring Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya, is commencing with widespread preparations across Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal. Prime Minister Modi has urged ...