A traveler heading home for the auspicious Chhath Puja festival expressed astonishment at the remarkably low crowd levels at Bengaluru airport. Sharing his experience on Instagram, a user named Ashish Kumar recorded a video from the departure area on Friday, highlighting the serene atmosphere. Kumar, speaking in Hindi (with English translation provided), stated, “October 25th and I’m at Bengaluru airport, getting ready to fly home for Chhath Puja. But I’m genuinely surprised by what I’m seeing here today. I’ve never seen Bengaluru airport this empty before. There’s hardly any crowd as far as I can see. I’m standing in the departure area and even here, everything looks unusually quiet.” The accompanying video featured a text overlay stating, “Bengaluru airport no crowd.”
Chhath Puja, a significant festival primarily celebrated in North India, is dedicated to Lord Surya (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya. The four-day celebration, occurring six days after Diwali, involves rigorous fasting, sacred dips, offerings, and rituals performed by the riverside. It’s a period deeply associated with purity and devotion, with women traditionally observing fasts for the well-being and longevity of their families.
In 2025, Chhath Puja festivities commenced on Saturday, October 25th, and will conclude on Tuesday, October 28th. Each day of this sacred festival carries distinct spiritual importance, encompassing purification rituals and devotional offerings during sunset and sunrise.
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