Historical Sights and Heritage

Festivals of Chhattisgarh – A Grand Celebration

Chhattisgarh celebrates unique festivals that blend tribal customs, spiritual rituals, and folk traditions.

✅ Famous Festivals:

• Bastar Dussehra (September – October) – The longest Dussehra in India (75 days), celebrated with tribal rituals, chariot processions, and animal sacrifices.
• Rajim Kumbh Mela (February – March) – A sacred fair similar to Kumbh Mela, held in Rajim, a city known as the Prayag of Chhattisgarh.
• Goncha Festival (July) – A unique tribal festival where people carry wooden guns and mock fight battles.
• Madai Festival (November – March) – A colorful tribal festival celebrating harvest, nature, and deities.

 Best Time to Visit: September – March for festivals and cultural experiences.

Highlight: Bastar Dussehra is the only Dussehra in India that does not celebrate Lord Rama but instead honors Goddess Danteshwari!