Patna, March 25 (IANS) A tragic incident marred the celebrations of Chaiti Chhath on Wednesday in Patna City, where three youths drowned while taking a holy dip in the Ganga at Damrahi Ghat under the Malsalami police station area.According to the police, a large number of devotees had gathered at the ghat since early morning for Chhath rituals.During this time, five youths entered the river to bathe, but due to sudden depth and strong currents, three of them lost balance and were swept away.Whil…
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Patna, March 24 (IANS) The sacred festival of Chaiti Chhath has reached its third day, with devotees across Bihar observing rituals with deep faith and devotion. On Tuesday evening, fasting devotees offered Arghya (ritual water offering) to the setting Sun God, Surya, praying for the happiness, peace, and prosperity of their families and society.A massive gathering of devotees was witnessed at the river banks, ponds and other water bodies of Patna, especially along the banks of the Ganga River.S…
Patna, March 23 (IANS) The sacred festival of Chaiti Chhath has entered its second day, marked by the observance of the Kharna Puja, after which devotees begin a rigorous 36-hour Nirjala (waterless) fast. On this occasion, devotees prepared Prasad comprising roti and kheer made from milk and jaggery, which was first offered to Surya Dev and then distributed among family members and visitors.After partaking of the Prasad, devotees commenced their strict fast, praying for happiness, prosperi…
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Security arrangements in various parts of the country has been beefed up for Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations as worshippers gathered for prayers on the last day of Ramzan, ahead of the festival.Clerics in India announced that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Saturday after the crescent moon was not sighted on Thursday evening. However, Kerala celebrated the festival on Friday itself.In Uttarakhand, Hardoi’s Superintendent of Police (SP) Ashok Kumar Meena said that elaborate …