Chhath Geet: Ho Dinanath, pehle pehle Chhathi Maiya… Chhath is incomplete without these songs, one gets goosebumps just by listening to them.

News Topical, Digital Desk : In Bihar, Chhath is not just a festival, but an emotion. Every year, people eagerly await this grand festival. Preparations for Chhath begin as soon as Diwali is over, and Chhath songs add to the festivities in every home. 

This four-day grand festival feels incomplete without Chhath songs. Certain songs resonate throughout Chhath, their melodies sending chills down the spine of devotees, filling their hearts with devotion and reverence. Chhath festival begins with Nahay Khay on October 25, 2025. It's impossible for Chhath songs not to be played in every home. 

Whether it's Sharda Sinha , Kalpana Patowar, or Anuradha Paudwal, their folk songs based on Chhath will give you goosebumps. Check out the list of the best songs here. 

Ho Dinananth

Sharda Sinha is known as the Nightingale of Bihar. She has sung many Chhath songs. Her most popular song is "Ho Dinanath." She sang this song in 1986, and even today, it is heard in every home and on the ghats during Chhath. This song has been listened to by 55 million people on YouTube. 

Rise, O Sun God (Ug Ho Suraj Dev)

In 2002, renowned singer Anuradha Paudwal sang the song "Ugh Ho Suraj Dev," and even today, this song graces the Chhath festival. An evening Chhath Puja is incomplete without this song. This song has received over 55 million views on YouTube.

Gajmoti Chounka Purailein

Kalpana Patowary's song "Gajmoti Chowka Purile," composed in 2002, is also played during the Chhath festival. This song has also received millions of views on YouTube.

On the leaf of Kelva (Kelwa Ke Paat Par)

It's impossible to discuss songs from the Chhath festival without mentioning "Kelva Ke Pat Par." It's one of the most viewed songs on YouTube. Sharda Sinha sang this song in 1986, and even today, listening to it still sends shivers down your spine.

Pahile Pahil Chhathi Maiya (Pahile Pahil Chhathi Maiya)

Sharda Sinha's Chhath song, "Pahile Pahil Chhathi Maiya," is one of the songs played in every home and on every street during the festival. She sang this song in 2016 and it is considered one of her best.

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