Chhath Puja
Banks in Ranchi and Patna closed for Chhath Puja today
October 28, 2025, marks the fourth and final day of Chhath Puja, known as Usha Arghya. Banks in Ranchi and Patna will remain closed for the festival, while those in other regions will operate as usual. The ritual concludes the 36-hour fast with offerings to the rising sun.
AAP claims artificial Yamuna for Modi's Chhath dip in Delhi
As Chhath Puja celebrations continue in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party accused the BJP-led government of creating an artificial pond with filtered water at Vasudev Ghat for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ceremonial dip. The BJP dismissed the allegations as political frustration and defended efforts to clean the Yamuna for devotees. The controversy highlights tensions ahead of Bihar elections amid the festival's cultural significance for Delhi's Purvanchali community.
Protest erupts over no water at Delhi's Chhath ghat
Several people gathered at Delhi's Trilokpuri traffic signal on Sunday morning to protest the lack of water at the nearby Vasundhara Ghat for Chhath Puja rituals. Devotees have been allowed to perform the festival's rites at the ghat after five years, but the absence of water and cleaning has sparked anger. Protesters raised slogans against Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.