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Chhattisgarh
State largely consists of plateaus streaked with high range of Satpuras in
the North, the river Mahanadi and its tributaries in the Central Plains
and the Bastar Plateau in the South. The Past (Hills) give rises to the
main river systems- Mahanadi, Hasdo, Sheonath and Indravati.
Intersected
by these meandering rivers and dotted with hills and plateaus, the state
has varied natural settings of great beauty. To the north of river
Shivnath there were 18 garhs belonging to the Kalchuris and to the South
there were another 18 garhs belonging to the Kalchuris of Raipur. Hence,
the total of these 36 Garhs (Forts) formed the basis of naming this region
as Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh lies between 17 - 46' to 24 - 5' North and
80 - 15' to 84 - 20' East. It covers an area of 1,35,133 Sq. kms.
bordering six other states - Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand in the North,
Orissa in the East, Andhra Pradesh in the South, Maharashtra in the South
West and Madhya Pradesh in the North West.
Although the newly
formed state came into existence on 1st November 2000, its cultural
heritage is as ancient as Stone age. In ancient times Chhattisgarh was
known as Dakshin Koshal. Geographical evidence of the place is found in
the Ramayana and the Mahabharat. Lord Rama entered Dandkarnaya from
North-East of Koshal and spent some of his exile (forest-living) period
here. In Mahabharat's Rajsoo Yagya episode the description of Dakshin
Koshal has been found. In historical records in Samudragupta Prayag
eulogy, description of Kosal has been found. After the sixth century
evidence of political insurgence of Dakshin Koshal has been found.
From
Sixth Century to mid-twelve century Sarabhpurnima, Panduvanshi, Somvanshi,
Kalchuri and Nagwanshi rulers dominated the region. The various documents,
Copper plaques, coins, and archeological goods apprise us about the
cultural heritage and political development of that time. In contemporary
history evidence of ancient people has been found in the hills of Raigarh,
Singhanpur, Kabra, Basnajhar, Boslada and Ongana mountains at "Chitwandongri"
in Rajnandgaon district. The stone equipment made and used by ancient
people have been found from the coasts of Mahanadi, Mand, Kanhar,
Manihari, and Kelo River.
The rock-paintings of Singhanpur and
Kabra mountains are quite famous among contemporary painting due to
variety and style. Among remains of historical age, traces of bone, animal
burial has been found in abundance in Raipur and Durg districts. Along
with archaeology, the culture of Chhattisgarh is also quite famous. The
tribal Kanwars, Kamar, Baiga. Halba, Korea, Pando, Birhai, Biniwar make
the atmosphere cheerful by their dance and song, on the occasion of
marriage and other festivals. The rice-bowl Chhattisgarh land has unique
eroticism and Sweetness.
Apart from the mesmerizing dances songs
of Dadra, Pandwani, Karma, Panthi and Suva, the region has National
parks/Sanctuaries and has places of archaeological and religions
importance such as Sirpur, Rajim, Malhar, Sita Bengra, Jogibhatta,
Deepadih, Dantewada and Dongargarh where tourists come automatically. The
ancient deposits of Chhattisgarh and Jain religion memorials are found at
Malhar, Sirpur, Maheshpur and Arang. Innumerable monuments, finely carved
temple, vihars, forts and palaces raise in the visitors mind visions of
dynasties and kingdoms of great warriors and builders, of poets and
musicians, of saints and philosophers, of Hindusim, Buddhism, Jainism,
Christianity, and Islam.
Saint Guru Ghasidas of Satnami samaj,
Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya of vaishnav samaj and the great poet and saint
Kabirdas also hails from this state. The celebrated chinese traveler Huein
Tsang visited the state in the middle of 7th century A.D. Nearly half
(44%) of the state is forested and offers a unique panorama of flora and
fauna. The national parks of Kanger Valley and Indravati, the Sanctuaries
of Udanti, Sitanadi, Barnawapara, Achanakmar, Gomardah, Tamorpingla etc.
Offer the rare opportunity to see the wild buffalo, gaur, tiger,
leopard, singing maina and wide variety of antelopes in sylvan
surroundings. A variety of tradition in each of three geographical and
cultural regions of Baghelkhand plateau, the plains of Mahandi basin, and
the Dandkarnaya plateau of Bastar Have added colour to the states rich
cultural tapestry, making it a many splendor land.
Places
to Visit:
Raipur,
Rajim, Champaran, Arang, Sirpur, Sheorinarayan, Giraudhpuri, Kharod,
Malhar, Talagoan, Lutra Sharif, Bheemkhoj (Khallari), Damakheda, Kawardha,
Bhoramdeo, Khairagarh, Gandai, Dongargarh, Devbaloda, Bhilai, Dhamtari,
Sihawa, Bastar, Keskal, Chitrakote Falls, Tirathgarh Falls, Kutumsar
Caves, Kailash Gupha (Cave), Barsoor, Dantewada, Jagdalpur, Tribal Museum,
Raigarh, Sarangarh, Dharamjai Garh, Mainpat, Kunkuri, Bagicha, Singhanpur
Caves, Champa, Jashpur Nagar, Ambikapur, Deepadih, Ramgarh, Pitampur,
Janjgir, Sakti, Pali, Ratanpur, Bilaspur
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