Women devotees carried traditional bamboo baskets called ‘soop’ and ‘daura’ while performing the rituals, filling the air with Chaiti Chhath songs. In addition to the ghats, many devotees ...

Yamuna Chhath also known as ‘Yamuna Jayanti’ is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. This festival is observed with great pomp and show in the city of Mathura and Vrindavan. The ...

Chhath Puja is one of the most significant festivals celebrated twice a year — Chaiti Chhath in the month of Chaitra (March-April) and Kartik Chhath in the month of Kartik (October-November).

For the well-being of their children, women observe daylong fasts from sunrise to sunset during which they abstain from eating and drinking anything. Chhath Puja is celebrated twice in a year. Chaiti ...