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Sena vs Sena showdown in Mumbai on Dussehra as poll fever rises

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Sena vs Sena showdown in Mumbai on Dussehra as poll fever rises

Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena and Uddhav Thackeray’s faction will hold Dussehra rallies in Mumbai to demonstrate strength ahead of Maharashtra assembly elections.

Chief minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena and the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) will both hold Dussehra rallies in Mumbai on Saturday, aiming to show their strength ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections. The Shiv Sena (UBT) will rally at Shivaji Park in Dadar, while Shinde’s faction will gather at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai.

Shinde vs Thackeray: Show of strength at Dussehra rallies

Despite heavy rain on Thursday night, which left both venues muddy, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said the rally would go on as planned. Shinde’s faction expects around 2 lakh attendees at Azad Maidan, and has booked 3,000 private buses to bring supporters to the venue.

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Both factions have released teasers ahead of the rallies. Shinde’s teaser shows a tiger, representing the Sena, tied to the Congress, with Shinde cutting the rope.

Both factions have released teasers ahead of the rallies. Shinde’s teaser shows a tiger, representing the Sena, tied to the Congress, with Shinde cutting the rope.

The rallies come just weeks before state elections, with the current assembly’s term ending on November 26.

Dussehra rallies hold key place in Shiv Sena

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Dussehra rallies have been a key tradition for the Shiv Sena since the 1960s, originally led by party founder Bal Thackeray at Shivaji Park.

After the party split in 2022, the Uddhav-led faction continues to hold its rally at Shivaji Park, while Shinde’s faction has shifted to Azad Maidan.

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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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