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FACTS Climate
(Degree C.): Summer
- Max: 45, Min: 29.
Winter - Max: 27,
Min: 10 | Best Season:
November - January
| Languages Spoken:
Hindi, Chhattisgarhi
| Capital: Raipur
Overview:
Chhattisgarh, recently
created from the state
of Madhya Pradesh,
is a part of India
that rarely comes
up in the vocabulary
of a tourist guide.
The lack of publicity
has protected it's
yet to be explored
natural beauty and
cultural heritage
from the prying eyes
of a seasoned traveller.
The name Chhattisgarh
is derived from the
fact that once upon
a time there were
thirty six families
of dalits (leather
workers) who established
themselves here and
hence the place came
to be known as "Chhatisghar".
The name of the town
was later changed
to Chhattisgarh.
Geography
of Chhattisgarh:
Chhattisgarh is a
state in central India.
Chhattisgarh is bordered
by Bihar, Jharkhand
and Uttar Pradesh
in the north, Andhra
Pradesh in the south,
Orissa in the east
and Madhya Pradesh
in the west. Mahanadi
is the most important
river of this state.
It is an integral
component of the geography
of Chhattisgarh. The
other main rivers
of this Chhattisgarh
include Rihand, Indravati,
Jonk, Arpa and Hasdo
(tributary of Mahanadi).
 History
of Chhattisgarh:
According to a mythological
legend, Ram, during
his Vanvas stayed
in Dakshin Kosala.
Today, this is known
as Chhattisgarh. The
unbroken history of
Chhattisgarh or of
South Kosala can be
traced back to fourth
century AD and its
mythological history
goes back as far back
as the Mahabharata
and the Ramayana.
Chhattisgarh has been
under the control
of various rulers
from time to time
which include the
Rajputs – who were
the first to rule
Chhattisgarh during
10th Century followed
by Mughals, Chalukyas,
and Marathas. Chhattisgarh
for the first time
came under some sort
of British control,
in 1818.
 Tourist
Places of Chhattisgarh:
The State is full
of ancient monuments,
exquisitely carved
temples, Buddhist
sites, palaces, water
falls, caves, rock
paintings and hill
plateaus. Most of
these sites are untouched
and unexplored and
offer a unique and
alternate experience
to tourists compared
to traditional destinations
which have become
overcrowded. With
44% of its area under
forests, It is hardly
surprising then that
Chhattisgarh is home
to 3 National Parks
and 12 Wildlife Sanctuaries
that are a must visit
for anyone who takes
on an eco tour in
Chhattisgarh. There
is, also, great scope
for the promotion
of modern adventure
sports such as water
sports, trekking,
rock climbing, parasailing
and bungee jumping.
Chhattisgarh offers
the tourist a Destination
with a Difference.
Fairs &
Festivals of Chhattisgarh:
Chhattisgarh has a
number of vivid and
colourful festivals,
held all round the
year. Rajim Lochan
Mahotsav held every
year from 16th February
till 1st March is
celebrated with great
fanfare. Bhoramdeo
Mahotsav (last week
of March), Chakradhar
Festival (September
or October), Goncha
Festival (July), Narayanpur
Mela (last week of
February) and Sheorinarayan
Fair (February) are
other widely celebrated
and most enjoyed fairs
and festivals of Chhattisgarh.
Cuisine in
Chhattisgarh:
Wheat, Jowar and Maize
are the staple food
of the people of Chhattisgarh.
The meals are also
inclusive of protein
rich lentils. Most
commonly consumed
of all is the Arhar
dal. The Chhattisgarh
people are known for
their sweet tooth,
Jalebi is well known
sweet in Chhattisgarh.
Bafauri is another
popular dish which
is prepared from Chana
dal.
Shopping in
Chhattisgarh:
Chhattisgarh is rich
in handicrafts and
handlooms, which provide
a unique unknown identity
to the tourists. Woodcraft,
Bamboo craft, Cotton
fabrics, Wrought iron
items, Tusser Cloth
(Kosa), Terratcota,
Bell Metal etc are
indigenous product
of Chhattisgarh which
have attracted the
domestic and international
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