Chaiti or Chaita are semi-classical songs, originating from Bhojpuri region

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. These songs are rendered during the Holy month of Sri Rama Navami in March/April. It falls under light classical form of

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. It is a part of rich Bhojpuri Folk Music. The songs typically have the name of Lord Rama. It comes in the series of season songs, like Kajari, Hori, and Sawani, and is traditionally sung in the states of

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. Girija Devi is among the popular singers of Chaiti.

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