Jharkhand Spirit

Jharkhand Spirit, Deepak Mishra : The four-day-long Chhath Mahaparv commenced with great devotion and enthusiasm in Madhuban, Shikharji , on October 25, 2025 , with the traditional ritual of Nahay-Khay (also known as Kaddu-Bhat ). Devotees began the auspicious festival by taking a holy bath and preparing the special meal of kaddu-bhat , marking the beginning of the sacred observance dedicated to Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya . As the festival progresses, devotees will observe Kharna on the second day, followed by the evening Arghya to the setting sun on the third day, and conclude the celebration with the morning Arghya to the rising sun on the fourth day. In Madhuban, elaborate arrangements have been made at the Chhath Ghat to ensure a safe and serene atmosphere for worshippers. The Chhath Puja Committee has also organized cleanliness drives, beautification work, and decorative gateways along the routes leading to the ghat. The entire town of Madhuban, Shikharj...

Jharkhand Spirit, Deepak Mishra : Madhuban, a well-known pilgrimage site for followers of Jainism, is witnessing preparations for the upcoming Chhath festival in full swing. The cleaning and beautification work at the Chhath Ghat is being carried out on a war footing to ensure a smooth celebration. According to the Chhath Puja Committee , a detailed strategy has been prepared for the cleaning and decoration of the ghat, and work is progressing as per the plan. The river is being cleaned using JCB machines , while workers are engaged in cleaning not only the ghat area but also the approach roads leading to it. Every year, in addition to the Chhath Ghat, the main road from Madhuban to the ghat is thoroughly cleaned to ensure that devotees offering arghya (holy offerings to the Sun God) face no inconvenience during the festival. In line with the festive spirit, decorative gateways (toran dwar) will also be installed at several points along the route, adding to the beauty and vibr...

Jharkhand Spirit, Deepak Mishra :  A 39-year-old worker from Alkhari Khurd village under Vishnugarh police station area of Hazaribagh district, Dashrath Mahato , is currently facing a severe health and financial crisis in Dubai. Dashrath, son of Mangar Mahato , had gone abroad with dreams of better employment, but now finds himself battling for survival. In a video shared on social media, Dashrath has made an emotional appeal to both the central and state governments of India for immediate assistance. He revealed that on September 6, 2025 , he sustained a serious eye injury while working for Shaanxi Construction Engineering Group Company in Dubai. Since the incident, the company has neither provided him medical treatment nor paid his salary , leaving him in a desperate situation. Dashrath is the sole breadwinner of his family, which includes his elderly parents, wife, and three children — Vijay Kumar (17), Ajay Kumar (15), and Pummy Kumari (13) . Due to his current condition,...