New Delhi: Chhath Puja is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and many other parts of India. As the festival begins
today, people have started preparing for the four-day celebration. Along with buying fruits, making thekua and arranging puja items, many families are also playing their favourite Chhath songs at home.
Chhath Puja feels incomplete without its traditional songs. These songs have been part of the festival for years and include beautiful folk songs by Sharda Sinha and popular Bhojpuri devotional songs. If you are also looking for some good Chhath songs for 2026, here are a few popular ones that you can add to your playlist.
Chhath Puja 2026 calendar
Chhath Puja 2026 will start on 13 November and will end on 16 November. The festival begins with Nahay Khay, followed by Kharna. On the third day, devotees offer Sandhya Arghya to the setting sun. The festival ends with Usha Arghya, when prayers are offered to the rising Sun.
During these four days, Chhath songs can be heard in almost every household where the festival is celebrated. One singer whose songs are still loved by millions is Sharda Sinha. Even after her death in November 2024, people still listen to her songs in Chhath.Her popular songs are ‘Kaanch Hi Baans Ke Bahangiya’, ‘Kelwa Ke Paat Par’, ‘Ho Deenanath’.
10 Chhath Puja Songs to Listen to in 2026
If you are preparing for this year’s Chhath, then there are many beautiful songs you can listen to while preparing for the festival. Here are 10 popular Chhath songs that evoke the feeling of home and celebrations.
Kaanch Hi Baans Ke Bahangiya – Sharda Sinha
This is one of the most loved Chhath songs. It is the bamboo basket used to carry fruits and other items of puja.
KeLwa Ke Paat Par – Sharda Sinha
A sweet traditional song that brings to mind Chhath rituals and prayers.
HoDeenanath – Sharda Sinha
A popular devotional song where devotees pray to the Sun God.
UgHo Suruj Dev – Anuradha Paudwal
This song is usually sung during the morning prayers when devotees offer arghya to the rising Sun.
Hey Chhathi Maiya
A devotional song for Chhathi Maiya requesting her blessings and protection.
Pahil Chhathi Maiya
A folk song that expresses the happiness and enthusiasm of the Chhath festival.
Patna Ke Ghat Par
A festive song related to the beautiful Chhath celebrations at the ghats.
Marbo Re Sugwa Dhanush Se
One of the well-known traditional Chhath folk songs, loved by Bhojpuri music fans.
Darshan Dihi Na Apan
A devotional song in which devotees ask Chhathi Maiya to bless them.
Chhathi Maiya Aai Na Duariya
A song in traditional style, welcoming Chhathi Maiya with love and devotion.
Why Are Chhath Puja Songs So Special?
Chhath songs are not only about music. They are tied to people’s homes, families and childhood memories. These songs are heard by many people growing up in the festival. For some, hearing a familiar Chhath geet is enough to bring back memories of celebrating with their parents and grandparents.
Most traditional Chhath songs are in Bhojpuri, Maithili and Magahi. Their lyrics talk about Chhathi Maiya, Surya Dev, family prayers, and the rituals followed during the festival. This is one reason why these songs are still loved by people of all age groups.
Where Can You Listen to Chhath Puja Songs in 2026?
This year, if you want to listen to Chhath songs, you can easily find them on YouTube, YouTube Music, Spotify and JioSaavn. T-Series Bhakti Sagar also has a collection of Chhath devotional songs from popular singers.
You can listen to the old classics of Sharda Sinha or of the newer Bhojpuri songs of singers like Pawan Singh and other popular artists. For those who like traditional and modern Chhath music, there are plenty of options.
Written By Uditi Sharma!
