Patna, Nov. 12 -- Bharaitya Janata Party (BJP) MLA and folk singer Maithili Thakur sang a devotional song on the occasion of Chhath Puja, as preparations and festivities for the major festival began across Bihar.

"Today, on Chhath, after a break of an entire year, I am going to post something on YouTube, " said Maithli.

Maithili Thakur, known for her folk and devotional music, marked the occasion with a devotional rendition, reflecting the religious and cultural significance of Chhath Puja in Bihar.

The four-day Hindu festival of Chhath Puja begins with Nahay Khay, the first ritual, during which devotees take a holy bath and prepare a traditional meal comprising Arwa rice, chana dal and lauki (bottle gourd). The ritual marks the auspic...