Raipur (thestates.news) | President Smt. Droupadi Murmu attended the world-renowned Bastar Dussehra festival on Friday in Jagdalpur, the sacred land of Maa Danteshwari, the presiding deity of Bastar. Appreciating the festival’s distinctive religious and cultural traditions, she described it as a living symbol of Chhattisgarh’s cultural pride, collective faith, social harmony and tribal heritage. She said that this unique festival, celebrated over approximately 75 days, is an outstanding example of bringing different communities together and preserving traditions passed down through generations.
Offering her respects to Maa Danteshwari, the President said that participating in a world-renowned festival such as Bastar Dussehra is a matter of special happiness for her. Its most distinctive feature is the active participation of different clans, communities and all sections of society. From constructing and pulling the chariot to worship and various rituals, each community fulfils its traditional responsibilities. This collective participation is an exceptional example of social unity, mutual cooperation and cultural continuity.
