Every year on 1st November Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava is celebrated as on this date in the year 2000 Government of India officially declared it to be an independent state. The President of India gave his consent to Madhya Pradesh Reorganization Act 2000 on 25 August and then Government of India set 1 November 2000 as the Madhya Pradesh would be divided into Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
Since then, the state government always celebrates 5 days festival starting from 1 November in the capital of Chhattisgarh, Raipur the event is always organized in Naya Raipur at Rajyotsava Ground, in which a series of events are organized.
History of this day -
The center- eastern state borders of Madhya Pradesh in the north- west, Jharkhand in the north-east, Maharashtra in the south - west, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in the south and Odisha in the south- east.
In ancient times, it was known as Dakshina Kosala the name Chhattisgarh became popular during the time of the Maratha Empire and was first used in an official document in 1795.
The Chhattisgarh region had been part of the Chedi Dynasty of Kalinga in the medieval period up to 1803, a major part of present eastern Chhattisgarh was the part of the Sambalpur Kingdom of Odisha.
Chhattisgarh in itself has a diverse culture and its most popular festivals are -
1. Bastar Dussehra
2. Bhoramedeo Mahotsav Festival
3. Rajim Kumbh Mela
4. Madai Festival
5. Kajari Festival
Specialty of Chhattisgarh -
Chhattisgarh is widely rich in mineral resources its major reserves are coal, iron ore, limestone, bauxite, and dolomite, its significant deposits are tin, manganese ore, gold, and copper and make the mining industry a major source of income.
Famous Food Items of Chhattisgarh -
1. Chila
2. Fara
3. Aamat
4. Muthia
5. Bafauri
6. Bara
7. Sabudana Ki Kichadi
8. Bhajia
9. Tilghur and
10. Khurma
Popular Tourist Destinations of Chhattisgarh -
1. Barnawpara Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Jagdalpur
3. Charre Marre Waterfalls
4. Sirpur
5. Manipat
6. Madku Dweep
7. Dhamtari
8. Bhilai
9. Chitrakote Falls
10. Indravati National Park
So when are you planning to go to Chhattisgarh?
I hope you like this small state guide stay tuned for more !!
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