Wave 2 - 20 articles, five connected guides

Chhath Puja: Cities, Homes & Greetings

Spanning from city ghats to family residences, this second compilation features 20 concise guides. Begin with Patna, Varanasi, Ranchi, and Lucknow, then move on to Delhi NCR, other metropolitan areas, the USA, as well as decorations and greetings.

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River and lakeside city guides

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Patna

The Patna article highlights Gandhi Ghat, Digha Ghat, NIT Ghat, Collectorate Ghat, and Danapur, along with its coverage of community preparations.

What the full article covers
  • Famous Ghats in Patna for Arghya
  • Local Administration and Community Effort

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Varanasi

The Varanasi guide lists Assi, Dashashwamedh, Tulsi, and Rajghat, and details the local Arghya rituals performed along the Ganges.

What the full article covers
  • Popular Varanasi Ghats for Chhath
  • Unique Local Customs

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Ranchi

The Ranchi article identifies Kanke Dam, Ranchi Lake, Hatia Dam, and the banks of the Subarnarekha river as locations for the local festivities described.

What the full article covers
  • Famous Ghats in Ranchi

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Lucknow

The Lucknow guide details the Gomti riverfront, gathering spaces, and local water environments in its description of communal activities.

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  • Key Puja Sites in Lucknow

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River & lake cities

Patna

The Patna article highlights Gandhi Ghat, Digha Ghat, NIT Ghat, Collectorate Ghat, and Danapur, along with its coverage of community preparations.

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River & lake cities

Varanasi

The Varanasi guide lists Assi, Dashashwamedh, Tulsi, and Rajghat, and details the local Arghya rituals performed along the Ganges.

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River & lake cities

Ranchi

The Ranchi article identifies Kanke Dam, Ranchi Lake, Hatia Dam, and the banks of the Subarnarekha river as locations for the local festivities described.

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River & lake cities

Lucknow

The Lucknow guide details the Gomti riverfront, gathering spaces, and local water environments in its description of communal activities.

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Delhi & NCR

Delhi

The Delhi article outlines Yamuna-side areas and man-made ponds, followed by an overview of civic arrangements detailed in the source.

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Delhi & NCR

Noida & Greater Noida

The Noida and Greater Noida article outlines Hindon-side areas, including civic and residential society settings, as detailed in the provided guide.

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Delhi & NCR

Gurgaon / Gurugram

The Gurgaon article mentions Sheetla Mata Mandir Pond, Surat Nagar, Palam Vihar, and nearby residential areas in its coverage of local festivities.

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Metros & USA

Mumbai

The Mumbai guide mentions Juhu, Girgaon Chowpatty, and Aksa, as well as Powai Lake and Banganga Tank, in its description of local festivities.

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Metros & USA

Kolkata

The Kolkata article details celebrations along the Hooghly River, mentioning Dahi Ghat, Prinsep Ghat, Babu Ghat, and locations on the Howrah side.

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Metros & USA

The USA

The USA guide details diaspora events in California, New Jersey, New York, and Texas, as well as obtaining samagri and modifying home arrangements.

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Prepare your home

Rangoli designs

The rangoli article features three motif groups: Surya Dev, bamboo soop and daura designs, and lotus flowers accompanied by river waves.

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Prepare your home

Home decoration

The home-decoration guide highlights marigold and mango-leaf torans, earthen diyas, brass lamps, and a sugarcane canopy.

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Prepare your home

Ghat decoration

The ghat-decoration article covers sugarcane mandaps, lighting along pathways, and floral adornments surrounding water-edge ritual sites.

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Prepare your home

Prasad recipes

The prasad article offers brief preparation summaries for Thekua, Rasiya, and Kasar. It does not include exact measurements, portion sizes, or cooking durations.

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Prepare your home

Celebrate at home

The home-observance article explains a water arrangement, the addition of ritual water, sunlight placement, and obtaining samagri when distant from family origins.

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Wishes & images

Images & wallpapers

The visual guide showcases sunrise and sunset scenes, featuring still-life images and typographic greetings. Discover all six provided artworks below.

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Wishes & images

Status & social captions

The social guide offers three WhatsApp status updates and two captions for Instagram or Facebook. Each original message includes its own copy control.

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Wishes & images

Hindi wishes

Refer to the source article to read and copy the three Hindi Chhath Puja wishes. The original Devanagari text is maintained next to the festival illustrations.

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Wishes & images

Bhojpuri wishes

Read and replicate the three Bhojpuri Chhath Puja wishes provided in this collection, keeping the original wording and script intact.

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Wishes & images

Maithili wishes

Review and replicate the three Maithili Chhath Puja wishes found in the provided article. Ensure the original phrases remain intact alongside a festival greeting image.

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