[4] According to the Hindustan Times, the festival, which includes folk theater and song, celebrates the love between brothers and sisters and is based on a legend recounted in the Puranas.

This reflects the Maithili people’s deep respect for nature and highlights the interconnectedness of all living beings.

Her father punished her by turning her into a bird, but the love and sacrifice of her brother Chakeva eventually allowed her to regain human form.

Young, mostly unmarried girls assemble near the ghats of chhath with a basket containing small idols of sama and chakeva, candles, kohl, clay made daily use appliances etc.

[9][10] ''Tohe Badka Bhaiya ho'' ''Sama Khele Chalali'' ''Chugala Koṭhi Chhaur Bhaiya Koṭhi Chaur'' ''Jotala Kheta Me Baisih He'' ''Sama Khele Geliyai ge Bahini'' and Many more...[11]