Chhath Puja, a sacred festival honoring Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya, will be celebrated from October 25 to October 28, 2025. The four-day observance includes Nahaye Khaye, a waterless fast during ...

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Chhath Puja 2025 Timings: Chhath Puja is an ancient Hindu festival celebrated primarily in Bihar and Jharkhand. It falls in the Hindu calendar month of Kartik, which corresponds to October or November ...

The festival begins with Nahay-Khaay, a cleansing ritual that sets the tone for the coming days. Devotees thoroughly clean their homes, take a sacred bath, and stick to satvik (pure) meals. The ...

Chhath Puja is not a gender-specific festival, but traditionally accepts a women-friendly approach within the society, perhaps because Chhathi Maiya is the protector goddess of the society on a ...

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As the Diwali celebrations draw to a close, Bhai Dooj, also known as Yama Dwitiya, shines a light on sibling love. Set for October 23, 2025, this festival occurs on the Dwitiya Tithi of Kartik Shukla ...

Jessamyn R. Abel has received funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Japan Foundation, the Northeast Asian Council of the Association for Asian Studies, and the McCourtney ...

When is Bhai Dooj: Bhai Dooj 2025 falls on Thursday, Oct 23. Marking the final day of the 5 day Diwali celebration, it honours the cherished bond of siblings. Bhai Dooj 2025: Bhai Dooj falls on the ...

Chhath Puja 2025 will be celebrated from October 25 to October 28. Devotees worship the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya for health, prosperity, and family well-being through four days of fasting, ...