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Chhattisgarh News: Lokrang festival danced to the beats of Sarhul-Karma, concluding with a wonderful glimpse of tribal folk culture.
Samira Vishwas | September 9, 2026 9:24 PM CST

Chhattisgarh News: Three-day festival giving platform to the folk traditions, folk arts and cultural heritage of Chhattisgarh. 'Lokrang Parv' Concluded on Tuesday. On the last day, for the first time the tribal folk culture of Surguja-Jashpur region got a platform. Jashpur artists Sarhul and Karma dance Introduced the audience to the colors of tribal culture by giving a presentation. Traditional costumes, folk tunes and group dance added special color to the program.

The presentation of Sarhul-Karma captivated the audience.

in the program Vijay Kumar Bhagat, Jashpur The group presented Sarhul and Karma dance. These folk dances are to tribal folk life, nature and community traditions. The collective presentation and traditional rhythm of the artists attracted the audience.

Apart from this, Raipur Dr. Ramnarayan Netam Presented tribal folk songs and dances. of the fort Navaldas Manikpuri Created the atmosphere with folk songs and music. of Bhilai Aarti Barle presented Panthi dance, while Raipur's Ramadutt Joshi Spread the colors of comedy, entertainment and folk theater through dance and drama.

Cultural responsibility to give platform to folk arts

Director of Culture and Archeology at the closing ceremony Dr. Sanjay Kannauj Said that artists coming from different areas of the state and remote tribal areas get an opportunity to showcase their talent through such events.

He said that events like Lokrang Parv play an important role in saving the folk culture of Chhattisgarh and passing it on to the new generation. Youth connect with their cultural roots through folk songs, folk dances, folk theater and traditional arts. Besides, such platforms are also helpful in preserving and promoting extinct folk traditions.

Chhattisgarh's cultural diversity seen in three days

Folktales, folk songs and folk dances from different regions of the state got a stage in the three-day long Lokrang Parv. first day Bharthari Gatha, Pandavani and Dewar Geet Such presentations took place, while on the second day Lorik Chanda, Dadriya and Chandaini Connected the audience to folk traditions.

On the last day, the presentations of Sarhul, Karma, tribal folk songs, Panthi and Nacha-Gammat turned the event into a confluence of diverse folk cultures.

Artists got a respectable platform

The poet along with Culture and Archeology Director Dr. Sanjay Kannauje in the program Mir Ali Mirsenior journalist and photographer Deependra Dewanlitterateur Vijay Mishrafilm board member Prasanna Awasthi and social worker Udaybhan Chauhan Including other people were present.

On the last day of Lokrang Parv, the audience cheered and applauded the performances of the artists. The event not only gave a platform to the folk artistes, but also gave a message to preserve the diverse folk traditions of Chhattisgarh and pass them on to the next generation.


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