Nahaye Khaye marks the beginning of the 4-day festival, which starts today November 5, and is followed by Kharna, which also involves the preparation of Kharna Prasad of Roit/Poori and Kheer.

The purifying process starts at this point. Day 2 of Kharna: Devotees fast without drinking water from dawn to dusk on this day. They make prasad in the evening, which is then served to family and ...

Ranchi: Chaiti Chhath Kharna puja celebrations in Ranchi were marked by devotional spirit and communal harmony as devotees performed traditional ritua.

The first day of the four-day festival will be followed by ‘kharna’ on March 26, ‘sandhya aarghya’ on March 27 and ‘usha aarghya’ on March 28. For the well-being of their children, women observe ...