From Sarojini Nagar to Yamuna Ghats: Chhath’s journey in Delhi

What began nearly seven decades ago as a small neighbourhood gathering by families from Bihar has today become one of Delhi’s grandest cultural celebrations — a story of migration, belonging, and how the city embraced Chhath as its own

Extra water flow from Hathnikund barrage helping keep Yamuna clean this Chhath

The Delhi Jal Board has also resorted to the use of de-foaming spray to reduce pollution levels in the river.

Chhath Puja to be held at 1,500 ghats across Delhi

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said the decision fulfils one of the election promises made by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's government.

Delhi govt to develop 17 model Chhath ghats along Yamuna: CM

Chhath Puja, a four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, will be celebrated from October 25 to October 28 this year.

The celebration of Chhath Puja is not a regional affair now

Celebrated ardently in Bihar and parts of Uttar Pradesh and Nepal, Chhath Puja is a festival of many rituals – some of which include a river. With the rising pollution in Delhi and unavailability of train tickets, devotees continue to celebrate the festival

Celebrate ‘Chhath Mahaparv’ with happiness, says Kejriwal while offering puja

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday celebrated Chhath Puja at East Kidwai Nagar and Raja Bazar to offer ‘arghya‘ to Sun god and said it is not the time for politics and everyone should celebrate “Chhath Mahaparv” with happiness His reaction came after the Bharatiya Janata Party leaders alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party […]

Schools, colleges in Delhi to reopen from Nov 1 amid strict Covid protocols

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has allowed reopening of all educational institutions from November 1 and Chhath Puja celebrations in the city amid Covid strict protocols, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Wednesday. Schools will have to ensure that classes are conducted in a hybrid mode which means online classes will continue, he said. […]