Central & East India · State
Chhattisgarh
Sal forest, waterfalls and a large Adivasi population give Chhattisgarh a distinct tribal-art and weekly-market culture, alongside ancient temple sites.
- Capital
- Raipur
- Languages
- Hindi (official); Chhattisgarhi; Gondi, Halbi — major and official languages, not an exclusive list.
Cultural traditions, arts & crafts
- • Dhokra (bell-metal) lost-wax casting by Ghadwa artisans
- • Bastar wrought-iron and wood carving
- • Panthi and Raut Nacha folk dance
- • Kosa (tussar) silk weaving around Champa and Raigarh
Major festivals
- Bastar Dussehra — September–October (dates vary — verify current dates)
- Madai tribal fairs — December–March (dates vary — verify current dates)
- Hareli — July–August (dates vary — verify current dates)
Traditional dress & textiles
Dress varies by community, district, occasion and generation; everyday clothing today is often contemporary. These are representative traditions rather than a single state costume.
- • Kosa silk saris are the best-known regional textile
- • Adivasi communities in Bastar wear plain cotton drapes with distinctive silver and bead jewellery
- • Men's dhoti with a shoulder cloth persists in rural areas alongside everyday shirts and trousers
Where to go
Show Chhattisgarh on the explore mapSources & verify
- Chhattisgarh Tourism (official)
- Know India — States & UTs (Government of India)
- Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles
Last reviewed: August 2026. Cultural traditions in India vary by community, district, occasion and generation. The notes below are representative examples reviewed against government sources, not exhaustive or official definitions. Festival timings follow lunar or locally announced calendars — verify current dates with the relevant state tourism department before travelling.