Wave 2 overview - 3 articles

Chhath Puja in Mumbai, Kolkata & the USA

Read three accounts of Chhath Puja away from its regional heartland: Mumbai, Kolkata and the United States. The articles describe local gathering places and community adaptations.

Chhath Puja greeting artwork with river prayers, sunrise, fruit baskets and marigolds.
Arghya and riverside offerings depicted in the supplied greeting artwork.

Metros & USA: the connected articles

The Mumbai article focuses on beaches and inland water settings; Kolkata centers on the Hooghly riverfront; the USA guide describes diaspora communities and practical adaptations. Read these as the source collection's accounts rather than a verified list of events or organizers.

Mumbai

The Mumbai guide names Juhu, Girgaon Chowpatty and Aksa, along with Powai Lake and Banganga Tank, in its account of local celebrations.

What the full article covers
  • Major Celebration Locations in Mumbai

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Kolkata

The Kolkata article describes Hooghly-side celebrations and names Dahi Ghat, Prinsep Ghat, Babu Ghat and Howrah-side settings.

What the full article covers
  • Key Celebration Points in Kolkata

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The USA

The USA guide describes diaspora gatherings in California, New Jersey, New York and Texas, along with sourcing samagri and adapting home setups.

What the full article covers
  • Popular USA Celebration Hubs
  • Adapting Traditions to USA Schedules

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This overview connects the supplied Wave 2 articles. Its summaries describe their contents; they do not independently verify venue claims or add event schedules.