Patna: It is an old tradition for Chhath ‘vratis’ (devotees) to sing or listen to devotional songs while cleaning grains used to prepare ‘thekua’, the sweet ‘prasad’ offered to the sun God. However, ...

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, ...

When the first rays of the sun touch the ghats of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh during Chhath Puja, one voice echoes above all Sharda Sinha's. Her devotional songs have become the soul of this ancient ...

Sharda Sinha, the iconic voice behind Chhath Puja and the rich folk traditions of Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, passed away on Tuesday night after a prolonged battle with multiple myeloma. Her ...

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 ...

Sunrise Spices, an ITC brand in East India, unveils a spice range, ‘Swaad Bihar Ka,’ featuring packs adorned with Madhubani paintings by local artists. The initiative provides a platform for talented ...

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 ...

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Anuradha Paudwal's soulful rendition of "Kaanch Hi Baans Ke Bahangiya" has been re-released for Chhath Puja, beautifully recreated by composer S R Dehariya. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the song ...

New Delhi: ITC’s Sunrise Spices has continued its campaign ‘Urja Ka Vardaan’ to highlight the cultural traditions of Chhath Puja in Bihar and Jharkhand. The initiative presents stories of faith, ...

Nitu, what’s the significance behind Chhath Puja? We all worship and thank Nature because of whom, we survive and what we are today. Chhath Puja is all about thanking nature because our existence as ...