Central to the celebrations are traditional folk songs or Chhath Geet, which carry blessings for family and loved ones.

The 1961 film Bhaiya became the first Indian movie to feature a Chhath Puja song. This milestone highlighted the importance ...

Every year, songs by Sharda Sinha are extensively played during Chhath Puja. Her singing voice has been the go-to choice for ...

Malaika Arora celebrated her birthday with two parties - an intimate cake-cutting with son Arhaan and a glamorous Goa bash ...

The holy festival spans four days and involves strict rituals and fasting to express gratitude to the Sun god for sustaining ...

October 2025 will witness extensive bank closures across India due to major festivals like Diwali and Chhath Puja, as per the RBI holiday calendar. While physical branches will remain shut on various ...

NEW DELHI: With the Chhath festival approaching, the Delhi government has begun large-scale preparations to accommodate thousands of devotees who will gather along the Yamuna riverbanks and other ...

Banks in India will observe multiple bank holidays in October 2025 as per the RBI calendar, including closures on Saturday, October 4 in select states for Durga Puja and Dasain. Customers should check ...

Today is Bijoya Dashami, a day that marks the triumph of good over evil. It also symbolises personal growth, inspiring the believers of the religion to overcome their flaws, cultivate virtues, and ...

Berlin [Germany], October 1 : The Indian Ambassador to Germany participated in Durga Puja celebrations at the Ganesh Temple in Berlin, where children and adults celebrated the Goddess through songs ...

Bank holiday today: All days of this week are bank holidays in some part of India due to Durga Puja, Navratri and Gandhi Jayanti celebrations. Today, October 1, is also a holiday for Navratri End / ...