Events and Festivals in Chhattisgarh

Events and Festivals in Chhattisgarh are celebrated with great zeal and passion as compared to the other states in India. Each and every event and festival in the tribal state of Chhattisgarh involves lots of singing, dancing and drinking. Almost all the events are celebrated on a large scale with the involvement of the government as well as individuals and groups from all walks of life. The popularity of Chhattisgarh events and festivals can be gauged from the fact that millions of devotees and tourists make it a point to come here and be a part of the grand celebrations. The colorful events have provided a tremendous boots to the travel and tourism industry in Chhattisgarh. Bhagoria Hatt, Dussehra and Navaratri are some of the most popular events and festivals of Chhattisgarh.

• Dussehra Festival in Bastar

The celebrations involved in the tribal fairs and festivals of Chhattisgarh rightly depict the ethnic lifestyles of the colorful tribes of the state. The tribal festival of Dussehra in Bastar is marked by carefree revelry, plenty of drinking, dancing and singing. Dussehra is celebrated by all Hindus in India on the tenth day after Navaratri as on this day Ram became victorious over Ravan, also on this day Goddess Kali destroyed the buffalo-demon and liberated the world.

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• Sheorinarayan Fair in Chhattisgarh

The annual Sheorinarayan Fair in Chhattisgarh is celebrated with religious fervor on the auspicious Magh Purnima in the Hindu month of Magh which falls in the month of February. During the festive season the small town of Sheorinarayan located in the Janjgir district of Chhattisgarh becomes the center of attraction and draws thousands of devotees and tourists from within the state and rest of the world. The celebrations and rituals associated with the Sheorinarayan fair are a fine example of the rich cultural tradition and the festivals and fairs of Chhattisgarh.

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