Art and Culture

Devdas Banjare was born on 1 January, 1947 in Sankara village of Dhamtari district. He was related to 'Panthi' folk dance of Chhattisgarh.

Raja Chakradhar Singh was the ruler of princely state of Raigarh from 1924 till his death in 1947. His contribution has been important in the development of a classical form of Kathak. The Raigarh Gharana of Kathak was established by him.

Raja Chakradhar Singh was the ruler of princely state of Raigarh from 1924 till his death in 1947. His contribution has been important in the development of a classical form of Kathak. The Raigarh Gharana of Kathak was established by him.

Chakradhar Samaroh is organized in Raigarh city.

Smt. Surujbai Khande is famous for Bharthari Gayan.

Smt. Surujbai Khande is famous for Bharthari Gayan.

G.C.D. Bharti alias Bharti Bhandhu is famous artist of Kabir Gayan (singing) in Chhattisgarh. He was honoured by Padma Shri in 2013.

Damakheda is related to Kabir sect. A huge gathering of the followers of Kabir sect is organised in Damakheda of Balodabazar- Bhatapara district. Kabir Dham was established here by Ugranam Sahib in 1904. There is a mausoleum temple here with the mausoleums of Kabir sect saints.

Khinwan is weared in the ear. It's a piece of traditional jewelery famous in Chhattisgarh. Beniful, Tikli, Tattooing, Taraki, Lavangful are also ear-worn ornaments.

Sutiya, among the given options is a neck ornament, while Aiethi is a wrist ornament. Nagmori is worn on arms (above the elbow) and Taraki is worn on ears. Karadhani is a waist ornament. Lachchha, Pairi and Chuda are foot ornaments and, Nathani and Fulli clove, Basar, Bulak are nose ornaments.