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Chhath puja 2021: Know everything about Kharna

The sunrise time is 6:39 AM and sunset timing will be 5:30 PM. Vratis can break their fast after the sunset.Today is the second day of Chhath Puja, known as Kharna.

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Chhath puja

By Tarannum

The auspicious season of Chhath puja is here. This is a three-day-long festival that begins with Nahay Khay, the second day is known as Kharna and the festival concludes with Arghya. This year, Chhath Puja started on November 8 and it will end on November 11 respectively this year.

The second day of the Chhathi Maiya festival is Kharna and it is being celebrated today. On the second day, Lohanda and Kharna will be practised by the women who are fasting for their children on this auspicious day. If you’re planning on doing the same, here’s the puja vidhi, muhurat, importance, and purpose of this day.

It is believed that those who observe Kharna, their mind and body purify from within.

What is the Kharna Puja 2021 Muhurat ?

The sunrise time is 6:39 AM and sunset timing will be 5:30 PM. Those who are fasting can break their fast after the sunset.

On Kharna, people observe fast from dawn to dusk and deliver the first Arghya (offering) of Chhath to the rising sun in a long and difficult nirjala vrat (fasting without water).

Today on Kharna, a prasad of kheer will be prepared with gur (jaggery) and arwa chawal (atap rice) on an earthen stove. Seasonal fruits and some kind of vegetables are mostly used by the devotees to make their Kharna in this religious festivities to worship Chhathi Maiyya.

How the Kharna and Lohanda rituals are performed?

People fast on the second day of the Chhath puja and eat after performing prayers to the sun in the evening. A prasad is also made on this day that consists of Rasiao-kheer (brown rice pudding), puri (deep-fried bread made from unleavened whole-wheat flour) and fruits after offering Surya Puja. Fasting people initially offer prasad to Chhath Maiya before consuming the food.

The Ganga water from the holy river is taken home and utilised to prepare Surya’s food offerings which can last for the next 36 hours. Devotees eat rice, gram lentils, and pumpkin vegetables without onion or garlic on this day.

What is the importance of Chhath Puja?

Shashthi Maiya, also known as Chhathi Maiya in Bihar, is worshipped during the Chhath festival which takes place on the Shashti (sixth day) of Kartik month. Chhathi Maiya, who is worshipped during Chhath Puja is believed to be the sister of Sun God. This is why people make offerings of water to the Sun to honour her.

Not only that but during these days, Katyayani Devi, Maa Durga’s sixth form, is also worshipped. The event is dedicated to children, which is why Chhathi Maiya is considered the mother of the children. Couples who never had children celebrate Chhath Vrat, while everyone else celebrates Chhath for their children’s happiness and tranquilly.

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Today is the second day of Chhath Puja which is known as Kharna, people of Bihar can be seen celebrating this huge festival which they believe to be the most sacred festival of the Hindus. Although, people say that Chhath Puja is the festival of Bihar and it is not celebrated in every part of India yet every people around the country have so much respect for this holy and sacred festival.

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Bihar RJD leader Mohammad Shoaib claims he was digitally arrested for hours, says shared gold and cash reserve details with fraudsters

To bolster their claims, they provided a fake case number and referenced a mobile number linked to Shoaib, creating an illusion of legitimacy.

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Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLC Mohammad Shoaib was allegedly subjected to a chilling “digital arrest” by cybercriminals who confined him virtually at his Patna home for hours, extracting sensitive personal details under threats.

The incident, detailed in an FIR filed on April 10, has spotlighted the growing menace of cyber fraud in India, The Indian Express reported.

Shoaib’s complaint recounts receiving calls around 10:30 a.m. on April 8 from two numbers, with the caller posing as a Mumbai Police Cyber Crime Unit officer. The fraudster accused the MLC of laundering crores through a Canara Bank account in Mumbai, citing fictitious transactions and illegal online activities.

To bolster their claims, they provided a fake case number and referenced a mobile number linked to Shoaib, creating an illusion of legitimacy.

“They warned me of legal action and even death if I left my house or sought help,” Shoaib stated in the FIR. The scammers kept him under virtual siege until midnight, coercing him to disclose critical information, including his Aadhaar number, bank details, asset reserves like gold and cash, and even forcing him to sign blank papers. “They extracted everything, exploiting my fear,” he added.

Sensing deception, Shoaib alerted authorities, leading to a case registered under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act. Patna police are now investigating, tracing the numbers used in the scam, which point to a sophisticated cybercrime network.

In a separate development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched “Operation Chakra-V” to dismantle digital arrest syndicates, arresting four suspects after raids across 12 locations, according to reports.

Acting on a Rajasthan government request, the CBI nabbed two individuals each in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, and Mumbai. One case involved a victim extorted for ₹7.67 crore over 42 payments, digitally confined for three months by impostors posing as law enforcement officials.

Shoaib’s ordeal underscores the alarming rise of such scams, where fraudsters are even manipulating political leaders through fear and deception.

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Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi’s granddaughter shot dead by husband in Bihar

The police have launched a swift investigation and are conducting a manhunt to apprehend the accused, who fled the scene after the crime.

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In a tragic and shocking incident on Wednesday, April 9, Sushma Devi, the granddaughter of Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, was allegedly shot dead by her husband, Ramesh, at their residence in Tetua village, Atri block, Gaya district.

The police have launched a swift investigation and are conducting a manhunt to apprehend the accused, who fled the scene after the crime.

According to reports, the incident occurred around noon when Ramesh, a truck driver based in Patna, allegedly used a country-made pistol to shoot Sushma inside their home. After the attack, he discarded the weapon and escaped, leaving the village in chaos.

Local residents, alerted by the sound of gunfire, rushed to the house and found Sushma in critical condition. They immediately took her to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared her dead on arrival. The police arrived shortly afterward, took custody of her body, and sent it for a postmortem examination as they began their probe.

Sushma, who worked as a Vikas Mitra (development worker) in the Atri block, had been married to Ramesh for approximately 14 years in an inter-caste union. At the time of the shooting, Sushma’s sister and children were in another room of the house. They hurried to the scene upon hearing the gunshot and discovered Sushma lying on the floor, injured. Neighbors also gathered, stunned by the violence that had unfolded in their quiet village.

The motive behind the murder remains unclear, but the police are exploring all angles, including domestic disputes or other personal conflicts. A search operation is underway to locate Ramesh, who remains at large. The authorities have assured that they are leaving no stone unturned to ensure his arrest and to deliver justice to Sushma’s family.

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Bihar cop, who danced on Tej Pratap Yadav’s command in viral video, removed

The controversial footage, recorded during a celebration on March 14, shows Yadav making the comment, “Nahi thumka lagaoge to suspend kar diye jaoge,” translating to “If you don’t dance, you will be suspended.”

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Bihar cop, Constable Deepak Kumar, who was filmed dancing at the request of Bihar MLA Tej Pratap Yadav during a Holi celebration, has been removed as security guard of the RJD leader and sent to Police Lines, according to an announcement from the Patna Senior Superintendent of Police’s office on Sunday.

The decision follows the circulation of a video where Tej Pratap Yadav, a leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), was seen instructing Kumar to dance at a public gathering, which subsequently went viral.

According to a statement from the office of the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) issued on Sunday, “Constable Deepak Kumar, who was serving as a security guard for MLA Tej Pratap, has been sent to the police lines with immediate effect for dancing in uniform. Kumar will be replaced by another constable for the MLA’s security duties.”

In response to the uproar, authorities acknowledged the video showing the constable in uniform dancing under the RJD leader’s direction. A statement indicated that following this incident, Kumar was summoned, and it was ordered that another constable be assigned to replace him as Yadav’s bodyguard.

The controversial footage, recorded during a celebration on March 14, shows Yadav making the comment, “Nahi thumka lagaoge to suspend kar diye jaoge,” translating to “If you don’t dance, you will be suspended.”

This incident has sparked widespread criticism, particularly from BJP representatives. MP Dinesh Sharma condemned Yadav’s actions, characterizing them as a disrespect to law enforcement. He stated, “He will never get the right to suspend anyone, and he comes from a family known for insulting the police and its uniform… They are only fit for drama and should not be considered capable of governance.”

Condemnation has also come from retired police officials, who labeled Yadav’s comments as insulting and called for accountability. Ajay Kumar Singh, a former Assistant Commissioner of Police in Delhi, expressed his disapproval, asserting that disciplinary action should be directed towards Yadav, not the constable who was simply obeying orders.

Singh highlighted the importance of maintaining the dignity of the police uniform and cited the police manual’s emphasis on adherence to a code of conduct. He criticized Yadav’s behavior, referring to his remarks as an affront to law enforcement, and expressed concern that penalizing the constable would be both unjust and unacceptable.

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