Chhat, the term holds special meaning for people of the Indo-Aryan ethno-linguistic group, or in more common words, ‘biharis’. It is one prominent festival that is observed throughout India celebrated mostly by Nepalese and biharis along with their diaspora.
Chhat puja songs are quite melodious and have their own way of making into the hearts of the listeners. But before we dive into the top 10 songs of Chhat puja, let’s give a concise overview about this very rigorous festival of Hindus.
An Overview Of Chhat
Chhat is performed to please the Sun God and Chhati Maiya, Goddess and wife of Sun God. Sun is considered the primal source of energy and the bringer of progress and prosperity in Hinduism. Through the festival, people thank the Sun God for maintaining the wellbeing of their families. The puja is considered one of the most rigorous with zero tolerance for flaws. For more details, you can visit its wikipedia page.
Top 10 chhat puja songs you can tune into:
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