Chhath Puja is one of the most awaited festivals observed in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and parts of Madhya Pradesh, and also all around the world. It has been decided that Nahai Khai will mark the four-day festival from 4th November and conclude on 7th November with Bhor Khai Arghya. Just ahead of the festival, a video of some group of youths jamming to the favorite Chhath song “Jode Jode Falwa” is trending and winning hearts.
Originally sung by Pawan Singh and Palak Mucchal, “Jode Jode Falwa” is a song worshiped in the homes of believers celebrating this auspicious period. The viral clip has the group performing by the river ghats with some soulful guitar and flute melodies, garnering ten million views.
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Many viewers commented in the section to express their feelings over the song. One user said, “This is not only a song but emotions.” Another added, “I am a Maharashtrian but I don’t know why I have a special attachment with Chhath Puja and its songs.”
A third user commented, “This is so beautiful.”
Chhath Puja is a function to pray for the Sun god; the rite involves prolonged abstention from water with offerings to Usha and Pratyusha that signify the lighting of both sun’s ascending and sun’s setting and standing in water. Chhath Puja typically starts from the sixth day of Kartik month, although it may occur during late October to early November months. There are some, who keep the festival on the second half of March, when the month Chaitra occurs, so it’s known as Chaiti Chhath.
