IN PHOTOS: Devotees perform rituals, mark the start of Chhath Puja festivites

Chhath Puja, celebrated annually after the Diwali festival, is widely observed in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and adjoining regions of Nepal. This festival falls on the sixth day of the Kartik month according to the Hindu calendar, which is why it is also known as Surya Shashti. (Pic/text PTI)

05 November,2024 02:36 PM IST | Patna, Bihar | Jyoti Shukla

IN PHOTOS: Devotees gather for Chhath Puja, offering prayers to the rising sun

Devotees converged along the Ganga river in Patna and Central Park in Delhi's Gautam Nagar as part of the Chhath Puja, a revered tradition observed by offering prayers to the rising Sun. Pics/ PTI

20 November,2023 07:24 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

In Photos: Devotees gather at Juhu and Dadar beaches for Chhath puja

People gathered at Juhu and Dadar beaches on Sunday to celebrate Chhath Puja, which is celebrated six days after Diwali to worship the Sun (Photos by Anurag Ahire and Sameer Markande)

19 November,2023 05:47 PM IST | ronak mastakar

IN PHOTOS: A look at Chhath Puja celebrations in Mumbai

The four-day festival of Chhath Puja, dedicated to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya, began on Sunday, October 30. People across mumbai were seen offering prayers. Pics/Atul Kamble, Sameer Markande 

30 October,2022 06:52 PM IST

Year-ender 2020: COVID-19 shadows celebration of festivals in Mumbai

On the last day of the year 2020, we take a look at how festival celebrations in Mumbai were a low-key affair due to the COVID crisis. From Parsis visiting fire temples to Govinda pathaks breaking Dahi Handi, the festivities were held in a subdued manner.

31 December,2020 10:41 AM IST | Mumbai