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Video | थम रही थीं सांसें फिर भी रोका नहीं रियाज..शारदा सिन्हा का ये आखिरी Video Viral

Sharda Sinha Death: शारदा सिन्हा का आखिरी वीडियो हुआ वायरल. इस वीडियो में शारदा सिन्हा इलाज के दौरान भी गाने का रियाज़ करती नजर आ रही है. ये वीडियो शारदा सिन्हा के यूट्यूब चैनल पर पोस्ट की गई हैं.Source link

6Nov

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Video | Chhath Puja 2024: घर से दूर भी छठ की मिठास ढूंढते श्रद्धालु, प्रसाद की महक खींच लाई

छठ महापर्व के दूसरे दिन खरना पूजा की गई। पूर्वांचल के साथ-साथ नोएडा में भी छठ के रंग देखने को मिले। जो लोग बिहार झारखंड से दूर रहते हैं वो प्रसाद ढूंढते हुए अलग अलग जगह से नोएडा की एक सोसायटी में पहुंचे। हमारी सहयोगी प्रेरणा शर्मा ने बात की उनसे। देखिए ये रिपोर्ट.Source link

6Nov

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Video | Chhath Puja 2024: छठ पूजा का दूसरा दिन, आज मनाया जा रहा हखरना

छठ पूजा के दूसरे दिन की शुरुआत खरना से होती है. खरना का विशेष महत्व हैं, क्योंकि, इस दिन छठ का विशेष प्रसाद बनाया जाता है. खरना के दिन शाम से लगभग 36 घंटे का निर्जला व्रत का आरंभ हो जाता है. इस दिन से रोटी, गुड़ की खीर और फल का भोग लगाया जाता है.Source link

6Nov

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Chhath Puja day 2: Celebrating Kharna with devotion and kheer

As the festival of Chhath Puja unfolds, Day 2, known as Kharna or Lohanda, deepens the devotional journey with a day-long fast and a grand meal at sunset. Falling on November 6 this year, Kharna is a time of purification, preparation, and a wholesome serving of the sweet, cherished dessert Rasiya kheer. This day brings devotees, or *vratis* closer to the heart of Chhath as they observe nirjala fasting, where no food or water is consumed from sunrise until sunset. What happens on Kharna?Kharna starts bright and early for the devoted women and men observing the fast. After a morning bath, they begin preparations by gathering ritual items like fruits, bamboo *soop* baskets, diyas, and offerings, including sugarcane, coconuts, and other fruits like singhara (water chestnuts) and banana...

5Nov

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Video | Sharda Sinha Death: 72 साल की उम्र में लोक गायिका शारदा सिन्हा का निधन | Chhath Puja

जानी-मानी लोक गायिका शारदा सिन्हा का मंगलवार को निधन हो गया. दिल्ली के एम्स में उन्होंने 72 साल की उम्र में आखिरी सांस ली. शारदा सिन्हा की तबीयत सोमवार को अचानक बिगड़ी थी, जिसके बाद उन्हें वेंटिलेटर सपोर्ट पर रखा गया था. उन्हें बिहार की 'स्वर कोकिला' भी कहा जाता था. शारदा सिन्हा ने तमाम छठ गीतों को अपनी आवाज दी थी. छठ पर्व के दौरान उनके इस दुनिया से अलविदा लेने से देश में शोक की लहर है.Source link...

5Nov

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Devotees Take Dip During Chhath Puja, Toxic Foam Covers Yamuna: Pics

The festival begins with the ritual of Nahay Khay (bathing and feasting) where devotees part take a ritualistic bath and consume a simple meal. The next day, they observe Kharna, involving fasting throughout the day, breaking it only after sunset as an offering to the deities. Image: PTIThe person who observes the fast takes a meal comprising roti and kheer before the family members and friends gather to eat the same meal on a banana leaf together. Image: PTIThe main ritual takes place on the third day when devotees gather at the water bodies including rivers, ponds and something, before sunrise. They offer ‘arghya’ (offering of water) to the rising Sun, chanting prayers. Image: PTIThe festival of Chhath is celebrated in the north Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Madhya Pr...

5Nov

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Chhath Puja Day 1: Nahay Khay is here to mark the festive beginning

Chhath Puja is upon us, and with it comes a wave of warmth, traditions, and prasad preps! This festival holds a special place in every Bihari and Jharkhandi heart, bringing families together to pay homage to Surya Dev (Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya. The festival kicks off with the much-awaited “Nahay Khay,” which, if you’re in the loop, is all about cleansing, prepping, and thekua-making! This year, Nahay Khay falls on November 5, marking the festival’s wholesome beginning. What is Nahay Khay?The first day of Chhath Puja, known as “Nahay Khay,” literally translates to “bathe and eat.” It's all about purification—both physical and mental. Devotees begin their day with a holy bath, usually taken in nearby rivers or water bodies. For those who can’t make it to a river, a bath at home wit...

5Nov

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Chhath Puja 2024: How each zodiac sign can embrace the Sun’s energy for health, abundance, and spiritual growth – Times of India

Chhath Puja, a Hindu festival honoring the Sun God, offers each zodiac sign unique opportunities for growth. By embracing rituals and reflecting on their strengths, each sign can enhance their well-being and attract abundance in life. Celebrated with great dedication in many regions of India and across globe, Chhath Puja is an ancient Hindu festival honouring the Sun God. The festival not only worships the rising sun, but also worships the setting sun. This Chhath Puja 2024, let us dive into how each zodiac sign embrace the rituals for health and abundance in life at soul level, as Sun is natural ruler of Soul. AriesBy emphasizing thankfulness and patience, Aries—with her vibrant and courageous energy—can capture the core of Chhath Puja. Aries is an action-oriented sign; she may miss the n...

4Nov

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Flights To Bihar More Expensive Than Dubai, Bangkok Tickets Amid Chhath Puja Rush

The demand for train and flight tickets to Bihar has significantly increased as Chhath Puja approaches. Reports indicate that airfares have soared for flights to Bihar and Jharkhand from various parts of the country, surpassing many international destinations. According to a report by News 18, flight fares to Patna and Darbhanga are now crossed those for international destinations such as Dubai, Malaysia, Bangkok, and Singapore. Reports highlight a sharp rise in ticket prices for flights to Bihar from cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Surat.Travel agent Rakesh Arora explained that festive season fare hikes are typical, but this year’s increase is especially steep, with tickets still in limited supply. Fares from Delhi and Mumbai to Patna and Darbhanga now range between Rs 13,000...

4Nov

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Chhath Puja: Packed Stations, Passengers Standing In Toilets As Overloaded Trains Struggle With

As Chhath Puja approaches, railway stations across India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Surat, and Patna, are witnessing an unprecedented rush of passengers heading to their hometowns. Despite special trains introduced by Indian Railways, heavy crowding has left commuters struggling for space, with reports of passengers unable to find even standing room. At Delhi’s Anand Vihar Railway Station, special tents have been set up to accommodate the throngs awaiting trains. However, in Mumbai, the situation has turned particularly dire, with some passengers forced to hang onto train doors at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) due to lack of space. Several passengers have reportedly resorted to standing or sitting in toilets as all available seats remain occupied. WATCH | त्योहारों के चलते स्टेशनों ...

4Nov

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Video | Chhath 2024: Patna में ‘मिटटी के चूल्हे’ कैसे बने Hindu-Muslim की एकता की मिसाल, जान के दिल खुश हो जाएगा

Chhath Puja 2024: पटना में सड़कों पर बिक रहे हैं मिटटी के चूल्हे मुस्लिम समुदाय के लोग छठ पर्व की तैयारी की लिए हर साल बनाते हैं, जो की हिन्दू मुस्लिम में बेचारे को दर्शाता है, हमारे सहयोगी प्रभाकर ने ऐसे ही एक मुस्लिम कारीगर से बात की, देखिए Source link

3Nov

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Delhi: AAP-BJP Clash Over Chhath Puja Ghats Intensifies As Both Accuse Each Other Of ‘Anti-Purv

On the four-day Chhath Puja in Delhi, a political clash between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) escalated over the setup of ghats for devotees. The festival, predominantly celebrated by people from Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh, has led to both parties accusing each other of disrespecting the Purvanchali community. The dispute centres around the Satpula ghat in south Delhi, a traditional site for Chhath Puja, where AAP leaders allege that BJP representatives have disrupted preparations. AAP MP Sanjay Singh claimed, "The BJP is a party opposed to people from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh," noting his recent protest in Greater Kailash against what he described as the “demolition of a Chhath ghat” by a BJP corporator, news agency IANS r...

2Nov

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Delhi schools to be closed on November 7 as CM Atishi announces public holiday for Chhath Puja – Times of India

The Chief Minister of Delhi, Atishi, has announced a public holiday on November 7, 2024, for Chhath Puja celebrations. She shared the news on her official X (formerly Twitter) handle. As it is a public holiday, all government and private schools, as well as colleges, will be closed in Delhi.Atisihi tweeted, “I am happy to inform you that the Delhi government has decided that there will be a holiday on November 7 for the festival of Chhath, so that all the brothers and sisters of Purvanchal can celebrate the festival with pomp and show.” (rough translation of the tweet.)According to reports, Atishi made the decision after Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena wrote to the Chief Minister, requesting that November 7, 2024, be declared a holiday.Students, parents, and guardians are advised to ...

1Nov

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Toxic foam in Yamuna raises pollution concerns in Delhi ahead of Chhath Puja | Delhi News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Residents and political leaders in New Delhi have raised concerns about pollution after toxic foam was seen floating on the Yamuna River in the Kalindi Kunj area on Friday. The foam appeared ahead of Chhath Puja, leading authorities to spray chemical defoamers to address it.BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla blamed the Delhi government and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal for the pollution. "On the next day of Diwali when we are here at Yamuna ghat, we can see a thick layer of foam on the river. The reason behind this foam (on the river) here is the corruption done by Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party. Now before Chhath Puja, they are sprinkling chemical defoamer," Poonawalla said. He added that Kejriwal is responsible for making Delhi a "gas chamber."A team from the Delhi Jal...

26Oct

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Chhath Puja 2024: Significance, Muhurat, and Tips – Times of India

Chhath Puja is a sacred festival honoring the Sun God, a symbol of life, wisdom, and energy. Unique among Hindu festivals, it celebrates both sunrise and sunset, reflecting a deep bond with nature. Devotees seek blessings for family health and longevity from the Sun and his consort, Usha, while also worshipping Chhathi Maiya, believed to grant well-being to children The festival is observed during sunrise and sunset, allowing devotees to absorb the sun's nourishing rays, which are essential for the body to synthesize vitamin D and calcium. Rituals during Chhath Puja include fasting, praying to the sun, bathing in holy water, and meditating, all of which help foster a deep spiritual connection. One of the traditional offerings made during this time is thekua—delicious flour cakes fried in g...