Read About Sanskritik Chhattisgarh

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SANSKRITIK CHHATTISGARH
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CULTURE IS THE ART OF LIVING
The people of Chhattisgarh have the majority of
tribes in the country. About 27 percent of the
total tribal population of the state resides in
Bastar district. The tribal people of
Chhattisgarh mainly speaks two languages and they
are Hindi and Chhattasgarhi.
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ORIGIN AND ETHNICITY
The natives of this state are very hard working,
exhibiting their energy in mines and factories.
They are also very creative and excel in making
traditional handicrafts. Some of the major tribes
of Chhattisgarh are Gond tribe, Korba, Baiga
Tribe, Bison Horn Maria tribe, Abhuj Maria, Muria
tribe, Halba tribe, Bhatra and Dhurvaa tribes.
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CULTURE
The culture of Chhattisgarh is a blend of
literature, performing arts and crafts which is
derived and nourished from daily life and
observation of facts of people. The tribal people
are also noted for their Pithora style of
painting which is usually done on occasions like
festivals, marriages or other celebrations.
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CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
Customs and traditions play a major role in the
life of Chhattisgarhi people. The Gonds tribal
community of Chhattisgarh has a social
institution, Ghotul. The cultural mosaic of
Chhattisgarh is also marked by tribal
entertainment like cock fights, tribal dances
like Salai, Suwa and Karma. 
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COSTUMES OF PEOPLE OF CHHATTISGARH
The costumes of the tribal class of the people of
Chhattisgarh are very unique and attractive.
 They have lot of affinity for jewellry,
especially around their neck which is usually
made of metal casts, silver ghungroos and chunky
wooden bangles. The women are very particular
about their sarees which is supposed to be knee
length and of bright colours. Men wear dhotis and
headgears like cotton turbans.
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ARTS AND CRAFTS
Chhattisgarh is known for "Kosa silk" and "lost
wax art. The fibre which is got from the seeds
of the marshes with a beautiful ivory colour is
used in making potholders, mats, hammocks, bags
and dolls. Chhattisgarh is also known for its
handloom product, Dhruva patta or the Dhruva
Sari.
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CUISINE
Chhattisgarh is popularly known as the rice bowl
of India. Other staple food of the people of
Chhattisgarh is jowar, maize and wheat. Jalebis,
rakhia badi and petha are most favourites of the
people. The fruit got from the mahuwa tree is
very famous in Chhattisgarh. The people of the
state have a liking towards tangy recipes and
sweet dishes.
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OCCUPATION
Nearly 80 of the total population is involved in
agriculture. They cultivate paddy, oilseeds,
wheat, coarse grains, groundnut, maize and
pulses. They also grow fruits like guava, mango,
banana, etc., and different varieties of
vegetables.
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