On the heels of Diwali comes a snowballing series of festivities which keep the spirit of celebration that is so characteristic of the concluding months of the year, alive and thriving. Following ...

Chhath Puja, one of the most cherished and ancient Hindu holidays, is observed with great devotion throughout India, particularly in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh, as well as in ...

A unique aspect of Chhath is its deeply sattvik (pure, minimal-onion-garlic) food traditions: the food prepared for the rituals is not just sustenance but a part of the offering (bhog/prasad) and ...

Chhath is India's most sacred and significant festival, dedicated to Chhathi Maiya and Sun God. The festival is truly magnificent, and the devotees who keep the fast express their gratitude to the sun ...