Date of Celebration: 28, Sept- 6th Oct, 2022
The main festival of Bastar is Dusshera which spans over 75 days. It starts it Haryali Amavasya and involves participation of almost all people of the society. The festival has been celebrating since hundreds of years. Unlike the rest of India, where Raavan is burnt to mark the victory of good over evil, Bastar (Jagdalpur) Dusshera involves functions such as Kaachan Gaadi, Jogi Bithai, Maavli Parghav, Bhitar Raini, Baahar Raini, Chariot Procession, and Maiji’s Vidai.
Location: Bastar region now the headquarter is at Jagdalpur.
Nearest airport
Raipur ( 300 km & 6hr drive), connect with Delhi, Mumbai, Bhopal & Visakhapatnam – 320km (6hr drive) which connect Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore etc
Nearest railway station Jagdalpur (5km). And it connects all weather motareble roads.
Highlight of Festival
Chariot Procession is the main highlight of this festival and also the different ethnic tribal groups of Bastar region, such as Dandami Maria (Bison Horn), Muria, Batra, Dhuruba, Gond, Kuhmar, Lohar etc present their real cultural activity beginning from Royal Family of Bastar palace to the procession ground.
Photography – Allowed
Entry fees: Free
Duration of suggested Tour: – 2 week each or can be customized as per your wish.