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Jharkhand Moves Foundation Day to Nov 28 to Accommodate Chhath Festival
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 01:02 AM
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The Jharkhand government has rescheduled its annual Foundation Day celebrations to 28 November, citing the overlap with the Chhath festival.
The state government announced that the official Foundation Day events will now be held on 28 November, pushing back the original date to avoid clashing with the Chhath puja. The decision was communicated through a press release issued by the Chief Minister's office.
Foundation Day marks the anniversary of Jharkhand's formation in 2000 and is usually marked by cultural programmes, speeches by senior officials and public gatherings across the state. By moving the ceremony, authorities aim to ensure full participation without the logistical challenges posed by the concurrent religious observance.
Chhath, a major Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God, draws large crowds to riverbanks and public spaces in Jharkhand during the same period. Officials said the postponement respects the cultural significance of the festival while allowing the state to celebrate its own milestone without disruption.
Foundation Day marks the anniversary of Jharkhand's formation in 2000 and is usually marked by cultural programmes, speeches by senior officials and public gatherings across the state. By moving the ceremony, authorities aim to ensure full participation without the logistical challenges posed by the concurrent religious observance.
Chhath, a major Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God, draws large crowds to riverbanks and public spaces in Jharkhand during the same period. Officials said the postponement respects the cultural significance of the festival while allowing the state to celebrate its own milestone without disruption.