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Religion
Bihar prepares for Govardhan and Chitragupta pujas ahead of Chhath after Diwali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Gaya
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 04:02 PM
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After Diwali, preparations for Govardhan and Chitragupta pujas and the upcoming Chhath festival have intensified across Bihar, with local calendars and traditions debating the exact dates.
Following the Diwali celebrations, temples and community groups across Bihar have stepped up arrangements for the Govardhan and Chitragupta pujas that precede the major Chhath Mahaparv.
Local priests and scholars are consulting the traditional Hindu calendar (Panchang) to fix the exact day for Govardhan Puja, which traditionally falls a day after Diwali but varies according to regional customs.
A similar debate surrounds the date of Chitragupta Puja, a ritual observed by many families to honor the divine record‑keeper before the onset of Chhath. Some villages in Gaya district follow the lunar calculations, while others adhere to long‑standing local practices.
Organisers of the Chhath festival, scheduled for early November, are already arranging communal ghats along the Ganges and coordinating volunteer teams for cleaning and lighting. The heightened activity reflects the community’s eagerness to observe the three‑day pilgrimage with full devotion.
Authorities in Gaya have issued reminders for crowd management and safety measures as the influx of pilgrims is expected to rise sharply once the puja dates are confirmed.
Local priests and scholars are consulting the traditional Hindu calendar (Panchang) to fix the exact day for Govardhan Puja, which traditionally falls a day after Diwali but varies according to regional customs.
A similar debate surrounds the date of Chitragupta Puja, a ritual observed by many families to honor the divine record‑keeper before the onset of Chhath. Some villages in Gaya district follow the lunar calculations, while others adhere to long‑standing local practices.
Organisers of the Chhath festival, scheduled for early November, are already arranging communal ghats along the Ganges and coordinating volunteer teams for cleaning and lighting. The heightened activity reflects the community’s eagerness to observe the three‑day pilgrimage with full devotion.
Authorities in Gaya have issued reminders for crowd management and safety measures as the influx of pilgrims is expected to rise sharply once the puja dates are confirmed.