This year, Chhath Mahaparv will be celebrated from 13-16 November. Swipe through to discover the rituals for each day.
While most traditions honour the rising Sun, Chhath Puja holds a unique significance, with prayers offered first to the setting Sun and then to the rising Sun the following morning. Rooted in gratitude towards nature and devotion to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya, this four-day festival brings generations together through sacred rituals, traditional offerings, and rigorous fasting. Beginning with Nahay Khay and Kharna, the celebrations culminate in Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya, symbolising reverence for both the end of a day and the promise of a new beginning. 🌾
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𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗥𝗮𝗷𝗲𝗲𝘃 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝗷𝗶𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗷𝗵'𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
A statement by Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh about borders has returned to the spotlight following strong remarks by retired Indian Army officer Colonel Rajeev Bharwan about the realities of military life.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝗷𝗶𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗷𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗱
During a concert in Manchester in 2024, Diljit interacted with a Pakistani fan and spoke about the cultural similarities between Indians and Pakistanis.
He suggested that borders are created by politicians, while ordinary people share common cultural and emotional connections.
His remarks attracted attention, particularly because relations between India and Pakistan remain sensitive.