Patna, Nov. 12 -- As Bihar prepares for Chhath Puja 2026, a decades-old tradition in Patna is highlighting the enduring spirit of communal harmony, with Muslim women making and donating traditional earthen stoves, or chulhas, to devotees celebrating the Hindu festival.

For nearly 30 to 40 years, these women have been preparing the clay stoves used to cook sacred offerings during Chhath Puja.

Their work, rooted in traditional craftsmanship and mutual respect, has become an example of how religious boundaries do not necessarily define shared cultural practices.

The four-day Chhath festival will begin on November 13 with the Nahay-Khay ritual. Dedicated to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya, the festival is observed with deep devotion, with dev...