Sharda Sinha, known for her melodious voice and timeless Chhath songs, was a household name in Bihar and across India. Her music, rooted in the folk traditions of the state, played a major role in popularising Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Magahi songs across generations.
Addressing an election rally in Muzaffarpur, the Prime Minister said the competition winner will be decided by the public, and the winners will be recognised just before next year's Chhath festival.
The four-day Chhath Mahaparv, dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, began on Saturday with the sacred ritual of Nahay-Khay. This year, the festival is being celebrated from October 25 to 28, with rituals including Nahay-Khay on Chaturthi Tithi of Kartik Shukla Paksha, Kharna on Pancham
Popular Folk singer Sharda Sinha, celebrated for her soulful Chhath songs, died on Tuesday, after battling multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer for several years.
Renowned singers like Anuradha Paudwal, Shardha Sinha, Dinesh Lal Yadava and Sonu Nigam have lent their soulful voices to several Chhath songs over the years, adding a magical touch to Chhat Puja which is dedicated to deity Surya and Shashthi Devi