Historical Sights and Heritage

Vibrant Tribal & Folk Dances

Chhattisgarh’s folk dances are energetic, colorful, and deeply rooted in nature and mythology.

✅ Famous Folk Dances:

• Raut Nacha – A traditional dance performed by the Yadav community to honor Lord Krishna.
• Saila Dance – A post-harvest celebration performed with rhythmic stick movements.
• Panthi Dance – A devotional dance linked to the Satnami community, performed during festivals.
• Karma Dance – Performed by Gond and Oraon tribes, symbolizing nature’s cycle.

 Best Time to Experience: During Navratri, Dussehra, and Tribal Festivals (September – February).

Highlight: The Bastar Dussehra Festival includes a unique ritualistic tribal dance procession, different from the rest of India.