IRCTC to run special trains to Bihar for Chhath Puja; see all details here

Chhath Puja begins on 2nd November this year. The rituals of the festival are observed over a period of four days during which devotees perform holy bathing, fasting and abstain from drinking water. Indian Railways has announced special trains to Bihar. Since Chhath Puja sees heavy passenger rush every year, IRCTC has announced a list of special trains that will run from Delhi and UP to Bihar.

Chhath Puja is performed by standing in water for long periods of time, and offering prayers to the rising and setting sun. The festival is celebrated mostly in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha.