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Bastar Dussehra is the unique cultural trait of Chhattisgarh. Celebrated by the local people of the state with sufficient vigor, the festival of Dussehra connotes to the supreme power of goddess Danteswari, the revered deity of all the existing tribes of Chhattisgarh.
Oct 16, 2023 · Bastar Dussehra is a 75-day extravaganza! This is an extraordinary celebration of tribal culture in Chhattisgarh which is absolutely different from Dussehra festivities in other parts of India.
Oct 26, 2020 · Bastar Dussehra, also known as Jagdalpur Dussehra, is one of the most vibrant celebrations in the country. Centred in the state of Chhattisgarh, this 75-day-long festival (often called the longest festival in the world) is believed to have started in the 13th century, during the reign of king Purushottam Dev (fourth king of Bastar), who was a ...
Mar 1, 2024 · Bastar Dussehra, a unique and grand celebration, stands out as one of the most fascinating festivals in India. Unlike the typical Dussehra festivities that commemorate Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana, Bastar Dussehra is dedicated to the worship of the local deity, Danteshwari Mai.
The unique Dussehra celebration in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district commenced on Sunday, following a 600-year-old tradition wherein the goddess 'Kachhin' bestows permission to the 'Raj Parivar'...
Bastar Dussehra is officially 75 days long, which makes it among the longest festivals in the world. However, the bulk of the major events taking place in the last 10 days coincide with Navratri/Durga Puja and Dussehra/Vijayadashami.
Unlike other parts of India, where Dussehra commemorates Lord Ram’s victory over the Demon-King Ravana, the Bastar Dussehra is a day of giving thanks to Danteshwari - the principal deity of the Royal House of Bastar. Her shrine at Dantewada is a Shakti Pith, a hallowed place of pilgrimage.
The Dussehra at Bastar is a rich and complex festival that celebrates the role of the Goddess Danteshwari as the titular deity in Bastar. There are many layers of political, and cultural significance embedded in this event that was initiated by the Kakatiya rulers in the fifteenth century.
Oct 19, 2023 · Bastar Dussehra, or Jagdalpur Dussehra, is a vibrant celebration in Chhattisgarh lasting for 75 days. It is one of the longest festivals globally, dating back to the 13th century. It honors the local deity, Goddess Danteshwari Devi, and is unique due to being organized by the Raj family of Bastar.
The 75-day Dussehra celebration, the world's longest, began on Sunday in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district with adherence to a 600-year-old ritual.
