Millions pray to setting sun to mark Chhath festival in Bihar
Millions of people, rich and poor, across Bihar, mostly women, fasted, sang folk songs and offered prayers to the setting sun to celebrate the festival of Chhath on Tuesday.
Nov 17, 2015, 22:51 PM ISTChhath a special occasion at Lalu Prasad's residence
Lalu Prasad supervised the function at 10 Circular Road residence and offered evening 'aragya'.
Nov 17, 2015, 20:43 PM ISTSeven dead as live wire falls on traders at Chhath, probe ordered
The incident occurred at Kunwar Singh Chowk under Jai Nagar police station when a 11,000-volt overhead wire snapped and fell on a road.
Nov 17, 2015, 17:14 PM ISTThousands throng river banks as Bihar's Chhath begins
Chhath, celebrated six days after Diwali, is dedicated to the Sun god.
Nov 15, 2015, 16:12 PM IST