Which is the harvest festival of Chhattisgarh?

Which is the harvest festival of Chhattisgarh?

Navakhana Festival is a popular festival of Chhattisgarh which is celebrated every year in the month of Bhadrapad. This festival is celebrated by all the communities and announces the harvesting of rice crop.

Which is the famous festival of Raipur?

Events & Festivals in Raipur The main festivals celebrated in Raipur with full joy and ecstasy are Gouri-Goura, Hareli, Pola, Teeja and Surti. All these local festivals are celebrated depicting an aim like Hareli is celebrated for greenery, and so on. Music and dance of Raipur are also very attractive.

How is Diwali celebrated in Chhattisgarh?

In their homes, people light small oil lamps called diyas. It is believed that deceased relatives come back to visit their families on Earth during this festival and the lights are a way to guide the spirits home. The sound of firecrackers exploding is common as the noise is said to drive away evil spirits.

Why do we celebrate Pola?

Pola is a thanksgiving festival celebrated by farmers in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, to acknowledge the importance of bulls and oxen, who are a crucial part of agriculture and farming activities. It falls on the day of the Pithori Amavasya (the new moon day) in the month of Shraavana (usually in August).

What is the Hareli festival?

Hareli festival is considered to be the first festival of Chhattisgarh, which is celebrated every year on Hareli Amavasya in the month of Sawan. This festival has a special significance for the farmers of Chhattisgarh. On the day of Hareli, men make a Gedi (made of bamboo) and climb on it.

What is Charta festival?

Charta is a contemporary photography festival focused on photo books and independent publishing. The theme of this edition, Demons, aims at investigating the darkest derivations of the human condition, from territorial to social and psychological issues, giving a transversal perspective on contemporary challenges.

What is Diwali called in Chhattisgarh?

In the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, the three-day-long Diwali is known as Diyari where celebrations begin ceremoniously with the marriage of crops with an idol of Hindu deity, Narayana. It is then followed by filling households with grains.

Is Diwali celebrated in Chhattisgarh?

The tribal habitants in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh are distinctly identified for their different way of Diwali celebration, known as Diyari. The festivity begins ceremoniously with the marriage of crop in fields with an idol of Lord Narayana. It is followed by the ritual of filling households with food grain.

What is Bhoramdeo festival?

The Bhoramdeo Mahotsav is a huge colorful celebration that is held inside the premises of the Bhoramdeo sanctuaries. The festival is celebrated in the Bhoramdeo temple, which is situated in Chhattisgarh, and this is also known as Khajuraho. The temple is located at Bhoramdeo.