CHATTISGARH " THE ANCIENT DAKSHINA KOSALA"

CHATTISGARH Chasttisgarh is the state situated in the Eastern part of the Central India.  Chattisgarh is the formally part of Madhya Pradesh...

CHATTISGARH

Chasttisgarh is the state situated in the Eastern part of the Central India. Chattisgarh is the formally part of Madhya Pradesh. On 1 November 2000, It became the 26th state of United India The state shared its border with other states like Jharkhand, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Maharastra, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The Ancient name of the state is Dakshina Kosala (South Kosala). The state is popularly known for its large and beautiful forests, Waterfalls and Temples. The Capital of the state is Raipur and also the largest city of Chattisgarh. The state is rich in the resources like Coal, Steel, Iron and Electricity. Chattisgarh is one of the largest growing state in India with the  economy of 3.63 lakh crore and the per capita income of 102,762.

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•  Mother Nation - India 🇮🇳

• Foundation -  1 November 2000.

• Area -  52, 198 sq meter ( 9th Largest State )

• Official  Language -  Hindi.

• Regional Language -  Chattisgarhi.

• Sex Ratio -  958 \ 1000.

• Bird -  Hill Myna. 

• Flower -  Rhynchostylis Gigantea.

HISTORY OF CHATTISGARH

The History of the Chattisgarh is recorded to about the 4th  century CE. In ancient time, the state was known as the Dakshina Kosala, mentioned in the epic Ramayana as the native place of the Lord Rama. The meaning of name of the state is referred as "Thirty Six Forts", formally applied to the territory of Haihaya Dynasty of Ratanpur founded about in 750. Under British rule, Chattisgarh consisted of a division of 14 Princely Kingdoms and Raipur was the Headquarter of this Division.

After the Independence from the British Rule, Chattisgarh was the part of the  Madhya Pradesh. In the  Early 20th century when the local leaders began to claim the distinct cultural identity for the region. In the Early 1990's the  voice  for the statehood was arise in the manifesto of the various political parties and promise for the seperate state in the elections during 1996 and 1998. In August 2000 the Indian Legislature passed the Madhya Pradesh Reorganization Bill and on 1 November 2000, Chattisgarh become the 26th state of the Republic India.

CULTURE OF CHATTISGARH

Chattisgarh is the state rich in its cultural and traditional values and also able to preserved it with the adoption of modernization. The population of the Chattisgarh is majorly Tribes. These groups are Gond, Korba, Baiga, Dhurvaa tribes etc. The district of Bastar holds the largest tribal population of the country. Hindi and the Chattisgarhi are to major languages spoken by the people of the Chattisgarh. The Cutural values of the state is shown in the ethenic dresses and the dance of people of the state.

The women of the state wear knee length Sarees of bright colours and the jewellery and the men of the state wear Dhotis and the cotton Turban. The music and the Dance of the state is also very unique. The traditional dance of the state is  Saila, Karma, Sua Nacha. The traditional music of the state is Kau-Mau, Loriya, Fugdi etc. The state owns the large variety of the cultural and traditional value as mention in the above statements.

POPULAR DESTINATIONS OF CHATTISGARH

Chattisgarh is famous for its popular Destinations which is one of the major attraction of the state. So lets discuss about the popular destinations of Chattisgarh.

1. CHITRAKOTE FALLS.

Chitrakote Falls is one of the most popular and the topmost tourist attractions in Chattisgarh. This falls is located in the Jagdalpur of Bastar district also known as the Mini- Niagara fall of the India. This horse shaped waterfall holds the height of about 100 ft making this fall more beautiful and gives your mind a delightful pleasure. Chitrakota Fall is came into exsistence from  by the water of the  River Indravati which flow from the Vindhya Mountains Range. The best time recorded to visit  the Chitrakote Falls in during the monsoon season in between the month of  July to October.

2. SIRPUR HERITAGE SITE.

Sirpur is one of the most popular destination situated about 84 km far from the capital Raipur of Chattisgarh. Sirpur is gifted with several archeological centers and traditional Cultural Heritages and architecture. The mention of the Sirpur found in the ancient epigraphs records of 5th to 8th century. In Sirpur, one the major attraction to visit is Laxman Temple because It is the first temple of India built from bricks. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Many visitor came every year to see the scenic beauty and the ancient architecture of the state.

3. DONGARGARH.

Dongargarh is one of the most famous and the top Pilgrimage Destination of Chattisgarh. This place is famous for the Maa Bamleshwari temple situated at the height of almost 1600 ft. There is another temple named Choti Bamleshwai temple situated about half km far from the Bamleshwari temple. At the time of Navratris and Chaitra, many of devotees came to worshipped the goddess. People also enjoy the scenic beauty of the place and this make it the famous tourist destination of Chattisgarh.

4. ACHANAKMAR TIGER RESERVE.

Achanakmar Tiger Reserve is the most popular Tiger Reserve extended in the area of about 557 sq. km situated in the Bilaspur district of Chattisgarh. It was declared as the tiger reserve under project Tiger in 2009. This reserve is the home many tiger species and other mammals like Indian giant squirrel, wild dog, Hyenas and leopards etc. There are about 150 species of Birds. Many tourists came every year to visit the reserve and feel the wildlife experience.

POPULAR FOOD OF CHATTISGARH

Chattisgarh is famous s variety of regional food that gives you an unforgettable taste to your mouth. So lets discuss about some popular food of Chattisgarh.

1. CHILA.

Chila is one of the most popular dish of Chattisgarh and also most having dish throughout the country. Chila is an important part of the breakfast meal of the people of  Chattisgarh. This dish is easy to cooks and delicious in taste. It is a Chapati like dish prepared with rice batter mixed with the urad daal. It is served with pickles, curd and chutney.

2. MUTHIA.

Muthia is the popular dish found in every corner of the Chattisgarh. Muthia is the tasty  and delicious steamed dumpling prepared with Rice Batter and well garnished sesame seeds and coriander leaves which enhance the taste of the dish.

3. BAFAURI.

Bafauri is the famous dish of the state. It is the best healthy alternative of the oily pakodas. Bafauri is prepared with various vegetables and  spices blending with Bengal gram flour.The dough of the dish  is mixed to form balls that are steamed. It is served with coriander and pudhina leaves chutney.

4. FARA.

Fara is the most popular dish found in state of Chattisgarh. Fara is known as the Chattisgarhi Dumpling. It is prepared with rice as its main ingredient mould in the shape of  Dumplings and with added spices  and coriander leaves to enhance the taste of the dish.

POPULAR FESTIVALS OF CHATTISGARH

Chattisgarh is famous for its various festivals and fairs which is celebrated with full of joy and happiness. So lets discuss about the various festivals of Chattisgarh,

1. BASTAR DUSSERA.

Bastar Dussera is the most popular festival of Chattisgarh. It is dedicated to lord Danteshwari ( the supreme deity of all tribal groups of Chattisgarh ). It is one of the longest festival of India with the duration of 72 days. The festival is celebrated in the Danteshwari temple in Jagdalpur. The festival is celebrated with full of joy and happiness in everyone's heart.

2. CHAMPARAN MELA.

Champaran mela is the most popular festival of Chattisgarh. Champaran is the important pilgrimage  center of India and is the birth place of Saint Vallabhacharya ji, the founder of Vallabh community. The Champaran Mela is celebrated in the month of January to Febuary. Large number of people came every year to participate in the Mela with full of joy and happiness.

3. BHORAMDEO FESTIVAL.

Bhoramdeo festival is the popular festival of the state. The festival is celebrated in the month of march. The festival was first organized by Maharaja Ramchandra Deo from Nagvanshi Dynasty,  who laid the foundation of Bhoramdeo Temple in 1349. In this festival large number of artists from various part of the country participate in the festival with full of excitement.  

4. GONCHA FESTIVAL.

Goncha festival is the popular festival celebrated in the Jagdalpur city of Chattisgarh. This is a tribal festival celebrating in July. In this festival, the member of the tribes celebrate it by making fake pistol out of bamboo and using Goncha ( the fruit or berry found in the state ) as the fake bullets and shoot each other  in mock fights. This festival is very famous and fill everyone  full of happiness and joy.

These are the factors discuss above shows the cultural values of the state as well as adopting the modernization. Whenever yo visit the Chattisgarh, explore the state deeply to experience the beauty and the culture of the state. If you like and appericiate my work, Share it with you friends and family.