'Melodies of Chhathi Maiya': PM Modi asks citizens to share Chhath Puja songs; praises the festival's cultural spirit

As India prepares to celebrate the auspicious festival of Chhath starting Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on citizens to share songs and melodies dedicated to Chhathi Maiya , describing them as rich expressions of devotion and culture.

Sharing his thoughts on X, PM Modi remarked that the festival—deeply rooted in reverence for nature and tradition—is being celebrated with great enthusiasm, particularly in Bihar and eastern regions of India. “The songs of Chhathi Maiya enhance the grandeur and divinity of this sacred occasion,” he said, inviting people to send in their favourite devotional tracks .

प्रकृति और संस्कृति को समर्पित महापर्व छठ आने वाला है। बिहार सहित देशभर में इसकी तैयारियों में श्रद्धालु पूरे भक्ति-भाव से जुट चुके हैं। छठी मइया के गीत इस पावन अवसर की भव्यता और दिव्यता को और बढ़ाने वाले होते हैं। आपसे आग्रह है कि आप भी छठ पूजा से जुड़े गीत मेरे साथ शेयर करें।…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 24, 2025

The prime minister added that he intends to share some of the submitted songs with fellow citizens over the coming days, encouraging collective celebration and preservation of India’s cultural heritage.

Chhath Puja, observed mainly in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and parts of Nepal, honors the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya for sustaining life on Earth and granting prosperity to devotees.

#WATCH | A woman from Bihar mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a Chhath song.

PM Narendra Modi tweeted, "The great festival of Chhath, dedicated to nature and culture, is approaching. Devotees across the country, including in Bihar, have already immersed themselves with… pic.twitter.com/F4tkJhPBU8

— ANI (@ANI) October 24, 2025

The heartfelt gesture reflects the deep cultural devotion and personal connection central to this ancient festival.