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Chandrapur's temples are central to the cultural and religious life of the region. Festivals and rituals associated with these temples play a vital role in preserving and promoting the rich traditions of Chhattisgarh. The village's spiritual heritage continues to attract pilgrims and tourists, contributing to its cultural vibrancy. [8]
Raigarh is a city in northern Chhattisgarh known as the 'Cultural capital of Chhattisgarh'; Raigarh is famous for its dance form “SUWA” (as Raigarh Gharana) and classical music; Raigarh is also known as Sanskritidhani. [3] It is also known for its coal reserves and power generation for the state and the country.
There are several theories as to the origin of the name Chhattisgarh, which in ancient times was known as Dakshina Kosala (South Kosala), [19] the native place of Rama's mother Kausalya. "Chhattisgarh" was popularised later during the time of the Maratha Empire and was first used in an official document in 1795. [20]
There are 32 districts in the state of Chhattisgarh, which has a total population 25,540,196 as of 2011. Mainly Chhattisgarh(CG) state has large population in cities like Raipur, Nava Raipur, Raigarh, Bhilai, Korba, Ambikapur, Jagdalpur and Bilaspur. The male and female population in this state was 12,827,915 and 12,712,281 respectively .
Chaiturgarh or Lafagarh is a fort about 51 kilometres (32 mi) from Katghora tehsil, Korba district, Chhattisgarh, India, on the Korba–Bilaspur road. It is an Archaeological Survey of India protected monument. Chaiturgarh is one of the 36 forts of Chhattisgarh.
Religious buildings and structures in Chhattisgarh (2 C, 2 P) S. Sports venues in Chhattisgarh (2 C, 5 P) W. Waterfalls of Chhattisgarh (6 P)
The monument identifier is a combination of the abbreviation of the subdivision of the list (state, ASI circle) and the numbering as published on the website of the ASI. 46 Monuments of National Importance have been recognized by the ASI in Chhattisgarh. [2]
After the creation of the new state of Chhattisgarh in 2001, the Governor of Chhattisgarh is the Chancellor and Administrative Academic Head of I. K. S. V. V. Khairagarh. In 1956, the then-rulers of princely state of Khairagarh donated their palace to open a University of Music and Fine Arts.