Chhath Puja 2026: With only two days left until the Chhath festival begins, a wave of both new and classic Bhojpuri songs has started going viral on social media. Chhath Puja is celebrated with great fervour, especially in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh. This year, the festival will commence on November 13 and continue until November 16, beginning with the ‘Nahay Khay’ ritual.
The festival spans four days. Popular Bhojpuri industry figures—such as Dinesh Lal Yadav ‘Nirahua’, Pawan Singh, and Ritesh Pandey—are well-known for their Chhath Puja songs, which enjoy immense popularity. It is also well-established that the pairing of Nirahua and Amrapali Dubey is a favourite among audiences; consequently, an older Chhath Puja song featuring the duo is currently making waves on the internet.
Daura Mein Diya Bara Balam
The song, titled ‘Daura Mein Diya Bara Balam’, is currently enjoying widespread popularity. It is sung by the popular Bhojpuri singer Shilpi Raj, with music composed by Arya Sharma and lyrics penned by Vijay Chauhan.
Directed by Aryan Dev, the song features Amrapali Dubey—a prominent name in the Bhojpuri industry—as she prepares for Chhath Puja. Dressed in a yellow saree, Amrapali looks stunning, and both she and Nirahua immerse themselves in the preparations for the festival.
‘Pahile Pahile Bani Kaili Chhathi Maiya’
On YouTube, the song ‘Pahile Pahile Bani Kaili Chhathi Maiya’, featuring Amrapali Dubey and Dinesh Lal Yadav, is being repeatedly watched in the lead-up to Chhath. In the video for this song, Amrapali Dubey and Nirahua perform Chhath Puja. They portray a married couple in the song.
The video shows Nirahua and Amrapali heading out for the Chhath Puja when Nirahua is suddenly surrounded and assaulted by a group of thugs. It is revealeThe video revealsi’s own father is in league with these men. The following day, Amrapali performs the Chhath Maiya puja and prays for her husband’s safety. The video is deeply emotional—it is sure to move you to tears.