Detail Factual Overview

Culture & Art

Folk Dance & Music:

• Panthi Dance – by Satnami community
• Raut Nacha – performed by cowherd caste
• Sua Nacha, Karma, Gendi dance
• Folk instruments: Mandar, Dhol, Thudi, Shehnai

Festivals:

• Bastar Dussehra, Hareli, Madai, Goncha Festival, Teeja
• Many festivals involve bull races, folk drama, music, and nature worship

Handicrafts:

• Bell Metal Art (Dhokra) – tribal artisans of Bastar
• Wrought Iron Art, Bamboo Crafts, Terracotta Figurines
• Popular across India and exported abroad