Devotees break lock of lake gate in Palghar after Chhath Puja ban

Palghar A viral video showed a group of devotees, mostly women, breaking the lock on the gate of a lake where authorities had barred Chhath Puja celebrations in Maharashtra's Palghar district. No case has been registered so far in connection with the incident, which occurred on Saturday (November 14, 2026) evening in the Nalasopara area, police said on Sunday (November 15, 2026).

Chhath Puja: Overcrowded trains fail to dampen spirits of passengers heading home from Delhi Chhath Puja: Overcrowded trains fail to dampen spirits of passengers heading home from Delhi Undeterred by overcrowded trains and packed platforms, lakhs of passengers continue to head to their hometowns from Delhi’s major railway stations for Chhath Puja, eager to celebrate the festival with their families. Hourly ticket sales at major stations have increased by 25% to 30% amid the festive rush, railway officials said.