Chhattisgarh Festival Highlights: You Must Know
Chhattisgarh is a land of vibrant festivals that reflect its rich tribal culture and deep-rooted traditions. From the world-famous Bastar Dussehra, celebrated for 75 days, to the colorful Madai Mela and spiritual Teeja Pora Festival, every celebration is unique and culturally significant.
These festivals are not just events but a showcase of the state's art, music, rituals, and community bonding. Whether it’s tribal dance, local cuisine, or traditional fairs, Chhattisgarh’s festivals offer a truly immersive experience.
1. Hareli Festival of Chhattisgarh: First Festival
Hareli Festival, a symbol of greenery and prosperity, is the first and major festival of Chhattisgarh, celebrated with great enthusiasm and traditional joy on the new moon day of the Sawan month every year. The word 'Hareli' is derived from the Hindi word 'Hariyali' (greenery), which reflects the essence of this festival.
2. Kamarchhat or Halshashthi Festival
Halshashti Vrat is one of the major fasts for women in Chhattisgarh. It is also known as Kamarchhath or Lalahi Chhath. During this fast, a meal is prepared using Pasher rice (red rice) and six types of green leafy vegetables (bhaji).
On this day, any item related to the cow and any vegetable, fruit, or greens that have been plowed using a plough (hal) are strictly prohibited.
3. Pora or Pola festival of Chhattisgarh
Pora is an important festival for the farmers of Chhattisgarh. It is celebrated on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the month of Bhado (August–September). On this day, people decorate their animals, especially bulls, with vibrant colors and bells (ghungroo), and take them out in grand processions accompanied by music and drums.
Young children play with toy bulls made of clay, brass, or wood. On Pora, people worship their bulls and refrain from making them work that day. This tradition is called Pora or Pola. The festival is celebrated like a fair and ends with Chhattisgarhi cuisines.
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