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On Monday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced the first DTC electric bus by performing a hawan puja, an auspicious Hindu ritual. The ceremony was also attended by Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gehlot and DTC CMD Neeraj Semwal. According to CM Kejriwal, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) will procure an additional 300 electric buses by April this year, following the launch of the electric bus prototype. Kejriwal added that electric buses will cover distances of at least 120 kilometers and arrangements for charging points are in progress.

“This is an important measure to control pollution; 300 of these electric buses will be in operation until April, with a target of 2,000. It will cover a distance of at least 120 kilometers; charging points are being arranged,” said the Delhi chief minister.

Today, Delhi’s first electric bus was discontinued from the depot in Indraprashtha. It will run on a 27km route. Manufactured by JBM Auto Limited, the electric bus will run through ITO, Tilak Marg, Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, Connaught Place, Janpath, Rajesh Pilot Marg, Prithviraj Road, Arvindo Marg, Safdarjung, Ring Road, South Extension to Pragati Maidan, Ashram, Bhogal, Jangpura, India Gate and High Court. The new electric bus will be able to charge in 1.5 hours.

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Chhath Puja 2024 Day 3: Check shubh muhurat, vidhi, significance of Sandhya Puja

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Chhath Puja 2024 Day 3: Check shubh muhurat, vidhi, significance of Sandhya Puja

Chhath Puja 2024: Sandhya Puja is performed on the third day of Chhath Puja. Know all about the puja vidhi, significance here.

Chhath Puja 2024: Also known as Pratihar, Dala Chhath, Chhathi and Surya Shashthi, Chhath Puja is one of the significant festivals worshipped in Bihar, some parts of Uttar Pradesh and Nepal. The festival of four days is dedicated to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya. Usually, women keep fast during this time to offer their prayers to the deities to seek blessings for the longevity of their sons and family members.

The third day of Chhath Puja is observed as the main day, as women keep fast throughout the day to offer their prayers to the setting sun. This is the only time when the setting sun is worshipped. As we celebrate the third day of Chhath Puja today, here’s all that you need to know.

Chhath Puja day 3: Date and shubh muhurat

On the third day of Chhath Puja, Sandhya Puja is performed. This year, Chhath Puja started on November 5 with Nahay Khay. The third, and also the most significant day of the festival, is observed today (November 7). According to Drik Panchang, the Brahma Muhurta started at 4:36 AM on November 7 and ended at 5:26 AM on November 7. the Abhijit Muhurta will begin at 11:40 AM and will end at 12:26 PM on November 7.

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Chhath Puja day 3: Rituals

Sandhya Puja is offered to the setting sun. Families gather near a water body during sunset, and bamboo shoots are filled with fruits, sweets and thekua, which are placed in water. The offerings are made to Lord Surya, while singing prayers and hymns dedicated to Chhathi Maiya. A small lamp is lit near to the offering as well. The bhog is offered to the deities, and then after the rituals, distributed among the devotees.

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Chhath Puja day 3: Significance

This is the only time when the offerings are made to the setting sun. Women keep nirjala vrat throughout the day and offer their prayers to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya. They fast to seek blessings for the longevity of their sons and family members. Rice pudding, thekua and other seasonal dishes are prepared during the day. Devotees visit the nearby water body to perform the Sandhya Puja, and take a holy bath to cleanse their body and mind.

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