Chhath Geet
In short
Chhath Geet are traditional devotional songs sung during the Chhath Puja festival to honour the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. Recent 2026 releases include 'Bajan Baje Shahnaiya' by Maithili Thakur and 'Hoi Gaile Bhor' by Pawan Singh.
In plain words
These are folk songs used during religious rituals in Bihar and surrounding regions. They express prayers for family happiness and the well-being of devotees. Many songs are passed down through generations.
A simple example
A singer might perform 'Kelva Ke Pat Par' to accompany the ritual offerings made at a riverbank.
Why it matters
The music is central to the festival's atmosphere and helps maintain cultural identity. Legendary singers like Sharda Sinha have made these songs a timeless soundtrack for millions of people.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse these specific devotional folk songs with general Bollywood playback music.
Sources
- Chhath Puja Song: छठ पूजा के लिए मैथिली ठाकुर ने दिया खास तोहफा, रिलीज होते ही ...
- Sharda Sinha and Chhath: 10 Songs That Became The Soundtrack of a Festival
- Happy Chhath Puja 2026: Top 50 Wishes, Messages and Quotes to share with your loved ones
- Maithili Thakur Chhath Geet: मैथिली ठाकुर की आवाज में छाया छठी मइया का गीत 'बाजन बाजे ...