Chhath Puja Geet and Folk Songs: From Anuradha Paudwal and Sharda Sinha to Khesari Lal Yadav and Sunil Chhaila Bihari, Here's Your Playlist for Chhath Parv 2019
Listening to folk music while preparing and observing Chhath fast is considered auspicious. In earlier days, women would form groups and sing folk Bhojpuri and Maithali songs for hours to give the best festive feels. Amazing songs by Devi, Khesari Lal Yadav, Anuradha Paudawal, Sunil Chhaila Bihari, Palak, Kalpana and Manoj Tiwari are here.
Chhath Puja 2019 is here and we bet you already listening to all the classic Chhath Puja ke Geet and watching amazing videos to get into the festive spirit. Right from the Lata Mangeshkar of Bhojpuri music world, Sharda Sinha to the popular Pawan Singh, so many melodious singers to listen to right before Chhath Parv. Some of the famous Bhojpuri and Maithili singers like Devi, Khesari Lal Yadav, Anuradha Paudawal, Sunil Chhaila Bihari, Palak, Kalpana and Manoj Tiwari have their songs topping the lists of popular Chhath Puja songs and bhajans. There are two types of Chhath Puja song lovers -- ones who love classics like, "Kaanch Hi Baans Ke Bahangiya", "Uga Ho Suraj Dev", "Ho Dinanath" and ones who love the new songs such as "Hum Tohse Puchhi Bhauji" and "Pahele Pahile Hum Kaini Chhathi Maiyya Varat Tohar". Chhath Puja 2019 Date & Full Schedule: When is Nahay Khay, Lohanda and Kharna, Sandhya and Usha Arghya? Know the Significance of Worshipping Chhathi Maiya & the Sun God.
Listening to folk music while preparing and observing Chhath fast is considered auspicious. In earlier days, women would form groups and sing folk Bhojpuri and Maithali songs for hours to give the best festive feels. But now many amazing Chhath songs are available at your fingertips. No matter what type of Chhath pooja songs you like, we have you covered, here are some of the best Chhath gaane that you must listen to:
Kaanch Hi Baans Ke Bahangiya Bhojpuri Chhath By Anuradha Paudwal
This classic song can never be erased from the memories of anyone who celebrates Chhath Parv. It praises Chhathi Maiyya. Listen to the song here:
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Kopi Kopi Boleli Bhojpuri Chhath Pooja Geet by Devi
The famous Bhojpuri new generation singer Devi perfectly describes the feelings of all the devotees in this song.
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Chaar Hi Chakka Ke Motarva Bhojpuri Chhath Geet by Sunil Chhaila Bihari
This song describes the whole process a devotee goes through before reaching the ghats for prayers.
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Kelwa Ke Pat Par By Sharda Sinha
Another classic song is usually sung during the sunrise part of the worship. You can listen to the folk song here:
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Ae Saiyaji Jaldi Pahireen Piyariya Bhojpuri Chhath Song By Palak
This song is from another singer of this generation bringing all the traditional songs back. You can download and listen to the song here:
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Aangna Mein Kosi Hum Bharwani By Kalpana
This song describes a special ritual of Kosi Bharna that is undertaken by many devotees.
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Music makes everything better and when it comes to the strenuous Chhath Puja Vrat and rituals, some melodious folk music really helps. Happy Chhath Puja to you and your family! May you enjoy the festival.
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