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Even before the festival begins, the air is filled with the soul-stirring sounds of Chhath songs.
Sharda Sinha is known for her soulful Bhojpuri and Maithili folk songs.
Today marks Nahai Khay, the beginning of the auspicious Chhath Puja. Wondering what makes Chhath so special? Just take a look at the soaring ticket prices for Indian Railways and flights to Bihar — a sign of the deep significance this festival holds.
For Biharis and Purvanchalis across the country and even abroad, no matter the challenges they face throughout the year, heading home for Chhath Puja is a certainty. It’s a tradition where family and friends gather, carrying the sacred Daura (offering basket) to the Chhathi Ghat, a journey that symbolizes the shedding of hardships as devotees prepare to worship the Sun God.
Amidst all the travel and celebration, there’s one unifying thread that resonates from Bihar to America: Chhath songs.
Even before the festival begins, the air is filled with the soul-stirring sounds of Chhath songs. Each song holds a special place, and for devotees, no song is too big or small — they all strike a deep, emotional chord. But ask any Chhath Puja devotee about their favorite artist, and the name that comes up first is almost always Sharda Sinha.
Sharda Sinha’s songs are synonymous with Chhath, adding warmth and devotion to the celebration. Her voice graces the ghats of Bihar, Purvanchal, Delhi, and even far-off places like America, where Bihari communities continue the tradition. Her songs are like nectar, filling listeners with devotion.
And when it comes to the most famous Chhath song by Sharda Sinha? That would be Pahile Pahil Chhathi Maiya Ke, a song that has become an anthem for Chhath devotees everywhere, capturing the essence of this beautiful festival.
These are some of the well-known Chhath special songs of Sharda Sinha
- Kelwa ke Paat Par
- Bihar Kokila
- Bahangi Lachakat Jaaye
- Patna Ke Ghat Par
- Uga Ho Suraj Dev
- Ho Deenanath
Sharda Sinha, known for her soulful Bhojpuri and Maithili folk songs, has also made a memorable mark in Bollywood music. She brought a touch of folk authenticity to the 1989 Salman Khan and Bhagyashree-starrer Maine Pyar Kiya with the song Kahe Toh Se Sajna, which resonated with audiences for its melodic simplicity and traditional feel.
Years later, she lent her unique voice to Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs of Wasseypur with the song Taar Bijli, adding a rustic flavour that perfectly complemented the gritty, raw tone of the film.
