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18/08/2026

To those who are willing to understand the social and cultural fabric of Bastar, through its festivals, this is for you.

Highlights from Bastar Goncha Rathayatra Heritage Walk, held on 16th July 2026.

There are a lot of interesting lores and traditions related to this festival. If you wish to know more, contact us for the upcoming year.

12/08/2026

Today, on Hareli Amavasya, the longest festival in the world, Bastar Dussehra begins.

With the ritual of Paat Jatra, today, Bastar Dussehra commences for the celebrations. On this day, the Sal log is revered as Turlu Khotla. It is revered as the sacred log and will be used in chariot construction.

06/08/2026

In Culture Devi tours, we explore the nearby villages along with the music festival at Hornbill Festival Tour. It was on one such day, while walking through a village with our local guide, we heard the chorus. And immediately, we went to listen to them. The energy, the aura of the Naga music is enchanting enough to hold you.

Do not miss out on the village walks and be open to chance meetings.☺️

See you soon Nagaland💛💜

04/08/2026

Memory Pillars of Bastar, Chhattisgarh, known as 'mrityu stambh' in hindi, are an integral part of indigenous cultural heritage.

In memory of the deceased family member, these pillars are set up. In course of time, the pillars have changed from a pile of stones to carved wooden pillars, painted stone pillars, and concrete ones.

Funerary rituals in Bastar

Guests from Unexplored Bastar trying to understand the carvings on a wooden pillar. This site is under the Archaeological Survey of India.

Another carved and painted wooden memory pillar and a concrete one, behind.

A painted stone memory pillar. Each one is different from the other.

24/07/2026

Today, Jagdalpur woke up for Bahuda Goncha.
Were you there?

The chariot procession. 22 idols. 3 chariots. The rope that hundreds of hands have pulled for over 600 years. The Tupki battle, bamboo guns, peng fruit, strangers shooting strangers and laughing before the fruit lands.

None of this requires a ticket. None of this has ever required one.

A past Culture Devi guest said it best: "The Goncha Festival was truly the highlight of this trip. In today's world, it is hard to experience the dynamic between a king and his subjects — but in Bastar, the local tribals still revere the king like a god." — Poonam Kane, Mumbai ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
She travelled with her 74-year-old mother. First time in Bastar.

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Next year's dates open in October.

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17/07/2026

Ansar Kaal, is the 15 days of the seclusion period of the divine siblings, Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra, Lord Balabhadra, before Netrotsav and Rathayatra.

During this period, the idols of the divine siblings are kept inside Mukti Mandap, as they fall ill. To take care of their illness, a special prasad is prepared by the priests, and is distributed as prasad too.

Kaadha and a mixture of herbal spices.

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15/07/2026

Someone is about to shoot you with a fruit. And you will love it.

Goncha Decoded #4 - the Tupki battle.

On Sree Goncha day, before the chariot procession moves through Jagdalpur's streets, the city transforms. Tupkis appear in every hand, hollow bamboo guns, hand-crafted by the Dhurwa tribe, loaded with peng fruit.

And then the streets erupt. There are no sides. No rules. No spectator zone. Strangers shoot strangers. Children dart between adults. Elders reload with tremendous concentration. Getting hit is the point.

The peng fruit is said to carry a blessing, auspicious, said to relieve pain.

A past Culture Devi guest put it best: "The Goncha Festival of Jagdalpur was truly the highlight of this trip. In today's world, it is hard to experience the dynamic between a king and his subjects, but in Bastar, the local tribals still revere the king like a god." — Poonam Kane, Mumbai ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Tupki market opens only during Goncha. Once a year. Only here.

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03/07/2026

Takumi Asami, a member of Drum Tao displaying his amazing skills on stage. Drum Tao have captured hearts of audience for two consecutive years at Nagaland Hornbill Music Festival.

Witnessing them perform live on stage is an experience to be remembered for long.

Two years of Drum Tao at Hornbill Festival. Two years of being mesmerised.

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01/07/2026

Guest Review about a customised tour for her and her mother. We, at Culture Devi, curate tours as per the guests' requirements.

Ms Poonam from Mumbai visited Chhattisgarh last year in Monsoon with her mother and got to witness Goncha Festival too.

29/06/2026

Nagaland Hornbill Festival Tour 2026

Date: 1st to 6th December (Dimapur to Dimapur)

Hornbill Festival is the opportunity to meet and interact with the 17 tribes at one place. Delve in their musical heritage, savour their traditional cuisine, and visit their Morungs to understand the culture.

Culture Devi curates the tours around exploring Angami villages to give you a better perspective of the daily lives of the people.

Contact us at +91-8770665005 or send us a message to clarify your doubts, hesitations, and get all the details of the tour.

This will be the 27th year of the Hornbill Festival celebration.

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