Mumbai: Sharda Sinha, known as the "Nightingale of Bihar," was a famous folk and playback singer who passed away at the age of 72 on Tuesday, November 5. She was renowned for her Chhath Puja songs, or ...

The holy festival of Chhath Puja 2025 began on October 25 with Nahay Khay, marking the start of four days of deep devotion, discipline, and thanksgiving to Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya, ...

Chhath Puja wouldn’t be complete without the soulful Chhath Geet, which adds a significant melody and devotion to the occasion. These folk songs are sung to honour Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi ...

Chhath Puja, one of the most revered festivals in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and parts of Nepal, is in full swing this year, with devotees gearing up for rituals dedicated to Surya Dev ...

The celebration of Chhath Puja is incomplete without the divine resonance of Chhath Geet, songs that hold the very essence of the festival. These traditional folk melodies, sung with deep devotion, ...

Chhath Puja, celebrated from Saturday, October 25th to Tuesday, October 28th, 2025, is not only about rituals and fasting; it is also about music. The songs sung during this sacred festival carry deep ...

Over several past decades, Sharda Sinha has become synonymous with Chhath Puja as the singer has extensively sung songs around this festival. The folk artist is currently battling with her life in ...

As Chhath Puja begins from Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to share songs related to the festival, saying he would repost them over the next few days. Taking to social media ...

A woman in Bihar sang a special Chhathi Maiya song on Friday, ahead of the upcoming Chhath Mahaparv and affectionately referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “Modi Bhaiya.” The melodious ...

The Indian Railways has started broadcasting Chhath songs at railway stations from Friday, marking the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja. The Railway Ministry said this initiative will connect ...

Chhath Puja 2024: A festival dedicated to the Sun God, Chhath Puja is known by various names, such as Chhath Parva, Chhath, Chhathi, Dala Chhath, and Surya Shasthi, among others. However, the essence ...