Culture of Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh is a storehouse of literature, performing arts and crafts - all of which derives its substance and sustenance from the day-to-day life experiences of its people.

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Culture of Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh boasts of a rich cultural heritage amidst crusty cuisine, vivacious dances, great religions,
melodious music, lively people, amiable languages, sparkling fairs & festivals, and marvelous arts & crafts.
The majority of the state's population belongs to tribal communities, like Gonds, Kanwar, Brinjhwar, Bhaina,
Bhatra, Oraon, Munda, Kamar, Halba, Baiga, Sanwra, Kowa, Bharia, Nageshia, Manghwar, Kharia, and
Dhanwar. These people love to ornament themselves with items, such as, cowries, beads, shells, bones,
feathers, etc. Apart from the tribal, many people of Chhattisgarh actually belong to the neighboring states.
Chhattisgarh is a reservoir of talent. Since ages, dance and performing arts have been practiced here. Where
Raut Nacha is the folk dance of cowherds, Panthi ‘Karma' and Soowa dance forms are popular all over the
state. Local dances and dramas, for example, Pandavani, Panthi Dance, Nacha, Gond, and Muria are
performed at the state fairs and festivals. Pandavani is an ancient style of storytelling; actually it's a musical
narration of the epic - Mahabharata.
Music forms an inseparable part of the state's entertaining culture. The rich traditional folk songs that are
exclusive mentioned are sohar, bihav, and pathoni. While Sohar songs are associated with child birth, Bihav
songs are linked with marriage celebration. The songs, like Chulmati, Telmati, Maymouri, Nahdouri, Parghani,
Bhadoni, etc, form the major part of Bihav songs. Pathoni songs are related to Gouna, which is the local term
for the departure of bride to bridegroom's home.
The people of Chhattisgarh celebrate each and every event with cheerfulness. Different fairs & festivals that
are synonymous to this state are Bhagoriya Festival, Bhoramdeo Mahotsav, Chakradhar Festival, Dussehra
Festival, Goncha Festival, Hariyali Kora Navakhani, Kajari Festival, Madai Festival, Narayanpur Mela, Rajim
Lochan Mahotsav,and Sheorinarayan Fair. The harmony amongst people from different communities and
sects cheers up through such grand celebrations.
The arts & crafts of Chhattisgarh truly represent the dexterity of its artisans. Amazing wood carvings, bamboo
work/furniture, bell metal handicraft, figures of terracotta, tribal jewelry, paintings, and clay pieces are some
of the specialties from the state. The authentic handicrafts, like any other element of culture, are really
mesmerizing. If truth be told, Chhattisgarh is a place to behold the ancient as well as refined form of arts &
crafts.
Rice is the staple diet in the state which is complemented by pulses, cereals, vegetables, fruits, and meat
products. The tribal population enjoys delicacies state, a brew made of small, creamy white fruit of a local
tree called ‘mahuwa' is very much popular.