Bihar

• 06 Nov 2024

Demise of Bihar's Folk Icon

Why in News?

Recently, Bihar’s folk music icon Sharda Sinha passed away. She was widely celebrated for her soulful Chhath songs.

Key Points

• About:
  • Sharda Sinha, fondly known as 'Bihar Kokila,' was a celebrated Indian folk singer who made immense contributions to Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Magahi music.
  • She played a crucial role in popularizing Bihar's traditional music, bringing it to a broader audience across India and beyond.
• Awards:
  • Honoring her significant contributions to Indian folk music, she was awarded with Padma Bhushan in 2018.

Chhath Puja

• Chhath is celebrated six days after Diwali and is native to Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh.
• It is dedicated to Sun and Shashti Devi, often referred to as Chhathi Maiya, and it involves religious rituals.