{"id":144737,"date":"2025-10-28T23:47:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T18:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/?p=144737"},"modified":"2025-11-02T23:27:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T17:57:53","slug":"chhath-puja-celebrated-with-traditional-fervour-at-kiit-du","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/chhath-puja-celebrated-with-traditional-fervour-at-kiit-du\/","title":{"rendered":"Chhath Puja celebrated with traditional fervour at KIIT-DU"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"caps\"><strong>By C.R.Beura<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bhubaneswar, Oct 28:<\/strong> Chhath Puja was celebrated with devotion and traditional fervour on the KIIT-DU campus on Monday. The festival witnessed enthusiastic participation from a large number of students, particularly from Bihar, who performed the rituals in traditional attire, creating a vibrant and spiritual atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Founder of KIIT and KISS, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, joined the celebration and extended his greetings to students and staff. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Samanta said, \u201cI feel happy that students are participating wholeheartedly in the celebration. Chhath is observed across India with immense enthusiasm. Mata Sita observed Chhath upon her return from exile, reflecting its deep cultural and spiritual significance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The celebration was also attended by Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Raju K. D., Registrar Prof. J. R. 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