Women inmates celebrate Chhath Puja inside Tihar and Mandoli jails | Pictures

Chhath Puja is one of the biggest festivals in India and is also celebrated in southern Nepal. The Chhath is mainly celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern part of Uttar Pradesh.

Swapnajit Kundu | Updated on: Oct 28, 2025 | 03:33 PM

Chhath Puja is one of the biggest festivals in India and is also celebrated in southern Nepal. The Chhath is mainly celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern part of Uttar Pradesh. In Nepal, it is celebrated in Koshi, Gandaki, Bagmati, Lumbini, and Madhesh provinces. The Puja lasts for four days and this year, it took place from October 25 to October 28.

Tihar Jail, located in Delhi, is the largest prison complex in South Asia. The prison is known for its notorious inmates and chilling tales of infamous prisoners. Over the decades, Tihar has been the address of numerous high-profile criminals. (Photo credit: TV9)

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The Mandoli Prison Complex is located in North East Delhi near the border of Uttar Pradesh. It has been built on 68 acres of land to accommodate 3776 inmates in six jails. It has been constructed to ease of the overcrowding at Tihar Jail Complex. (Photo credit: TV9)

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In the Mandoli Prison Complex also, women inmates celebrated Chhath Puja. It shows that while time stops inside the prison complex, the joy festivities do reach to the inmates. The women made all the arrangements of the Puja and celebrated the occasion. (Photo credit: TV9)

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However, even the most notorious place is touched by the joy of festivities. During the Chhath Puja this year, women inmates celebrated the occasion inside the Tihar complex with much pomp and splendour, showcasing a life there beyond the rigorous discipline of jail. (Photo credit: TV9)

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Women inmates celebrate Chhath Puja inside Tihar and Mandoli jails | Pictures

Chhath Puja is one of the biggest festivals in India and is also celebrated in southern Nepal. The Chhath is mainly celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern part of Uttar Pradesh.

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