Chhattisgarh Sanskriti

Chhattisgarh has a significant role in the field

of Sanskritik.

Chhattisgarhi was known as “Khaltahi” to

the nearby hill-people and as “Laria” to

Sambalpuri and Oriya speakers.

Chhattisgarh is a storage house of

literature, performing crafts and arts – all

of which derives its sustenance and

substance from the day-to-day life

experiences of its folks.

Traditional crafts consist of painting, bell

metal craft, woodcarving, tribal jewellery

and bamboo ware.

It has a rich literary heritage with roots

which lie deep in the historical and

sociological movements of the region.

Chhattisgarh has several indigenous dance

styles such as Panthi, Chaitra, Raut Nacha

Pandwani, Kaksar, Saila and Soowa.

It is known for “lost wax art” and “Kosa silk”.

The tribal people of Chhattisgarh use

prints to make it beautiful and give it a

glossy touch.

The natural dye extracted from the

forest is utilised for the making the

cotton fabrics.

The languages of Chhattisgarh

represent the culture of Chhattisgarh in

a beautiful aspect.

A number of local dialects

are present in the different

regions of Chhattisgarh.

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