Kharna is an important and sacred aspect of the four-day Chhath Puja, which honours the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya. In 2024, the Kharna rite will be held on November 6. The festival is particularly celebrated in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal’s Terai area, while the diaspora now observes it worldwide.
On the first day of Chhath Puja, also known as Nahay Khay, ladies who attend the event do a puja and eat only saatvik cuisine, which is simple, pure, and vegetarian. They consume rice, gramme, lentils, gourd, pumpkin, and other vegetables with minimum seasoning. The treasured Chhath prasad is prepared on a precisely clean burner, and only fasting devotees are allowed to prepare it.
Arvind Kejriwal, national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party, said on Monday that the Delhi government will soon provide a monthly stipend of ₹1,000 to women above the age of 18.The former chief minister made the statement while on a padayatra through Model Town and Timarpur. The AAP administration launched the initiative, known as the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana, when presenting its 2024-25 budget.
Ajay Devgn’s flick ‘Singham Again’ has been creating an impact in theatres for the past two days. The film grossed Rs 85 crores in barely two days. People are also enjoying the film, and it is receiving a lot of acclaim. Audiences have also applauded the character of Singham (Ajay Devgn) in the film. Bajirao Singham’s real-life daughter, Nysa Devgan, has also seen Singham Again. She has also expressed her thoughts after viewing the film. Furthermore, Ajay posted Nysa’s Instagram story and responded to her opinion.
Kristen Stewart was an accomplished actress when she got her role in the Twilight Saga, having previously appeared in films such as Panic Room and Into the Wild. However, it goes without saying that Stewart became a worldwide sensation alongside her co-star Robert Pattinson after their respective performances as Bella and Edward in the vampire romance films.
Celebrity friends who attended the birthday event, including Aly Goni, Nia Sharma, and Rahul Vaidya, uploaded photos from the festivities on social media and sent warm wishes.Arjun Bijlani’s birthday witnessed a modest reunion of the Laughter Chefs group, including his neighbour and close buddy. The actor has been working in the profession for over 15 years. He gets a lot of affection from his followers and friends.
The festival of Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhau-Beej and Bhai Phonta in different parts of the country, celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. The day also marks the culmination of the five-day-long Diwali festivities in several states in the country. This year, the festival is being celebrated today. The name of the festival comes from two words: “Bhai,” which means brother and “Dooj,” meaning the second day after the new moon. On this auspicious day, sisters adorn their brothers with tilak (vermilion) on their foreheads, aarti, and the tying of a protecting thread around their wrists as a...
Govardhan Puja, on the day following Diwali, commemorates Lord Krishna’s miraculous act of raising Mount Govardhan to shelter peasants from torrential rains caused by Lord Indra. Devotees reenact this occasion by providing food, doing rituals, and worshipping cows, which represent Krishna’s compassion for nature and animals.The Hindu celebration commemorates Lord Krishna and highlights the importance of living in harmony with nature.
Robert Pattinson appears to be preparing to film another new movie following Mickey 17, as he was sighted in Boston with fellow actor Zendaya. According to Just Jarred, the 38-year-old actor was seen in Massachusetts, travelling to the set of his new film The Drama, which also stars the Dune actress.The actor wore a green sweatshirt under a black jacket while filming.
Manish Malhotra, a fashion designer, became nostalgic as he uploaded photos of his ’90s famous heroines’, including Kajol, Karisma Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, and Urmila Matondkar. He uploaded many selfies with the actors.I’ve costumed and styled so many films, superhits, and iconic songs for them, and we’ve travelled the world together for shoots… it’s been 30 years and more, and we still have that bond, warmth, and friendship… in an industry where they say friendships don’t last, we are proof that friendships do, and we continue to work together to…
