Chaiti
Sign in to saveChaiti or Chaita (Bhojpuri: 𑂡𑂆𑂞𑂲) are semi-classical songs, originating from Bhojpuri region corresponding to the calendar month of Chait. These songs are rendered during the holy month of Sri Rama Navami in March/April. It falls under the light classical form of Hindustani classical music. It is a part of the rich Bhojpuri music tradition. The songs typically invoke the name of Lord Rama and celebrate the spring season.
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18 sectionsContents
- Origin and cultural context
- Musical characteristics
- Structure and composition
- Lyrical content
- Performance practice
- Traditional context
- Classical adaptation
- Regional variations
- Notable exponents
- Girija Devi
- Shobha Gurtu
- Chhannulal Mishra
- Contemporary artists
- Relationship to other seasonal genres
- Contemporary status and preservation
- See also
- References
- External links
Chaiti or Chaita (Bhojpuri: 𑂡𑂆𑂞𑂲) are semi-classical songs, originating from Bhojpuri region corresponding to the calendar month of Chait. These songs are rendered during the holy month of Sri Rama Navami in March/April. It falls under the light classical form of Hindustani classical music. It is a part of the rich Bhojpuri music tradition. The songs typically invoke the name of Lord Rama and celebrate the spring season.
It comes in the series of season songs, like Kajari, Hori, and Sawani, and is traditionally sung in the states of Jharkhand and Bihar. Girija Devi is among the most popular and renowned singers of Chaiti.