Author: Bastariya

This is a favorite pastime of Bastar people. This is known as Muga-Ladai in the local language (cock fight). Bastar is home to Aseel Cock, noted for its pugnacity, high stamina, majestic gait and dogged fighting qualities. They are held throughout the region. Scores of viewers mainly male can be found standing in a field / playground / village Haat / fairs, thoroughly enjoying the fight. In the cock fighting, two cocks right with each other after fixing a sharp knife to their legs. The onlookers keep on betting on the cocks. This is another powerful way of enjoyment of…

As we start exploring the district of Bastar, we must all know that Jagdalpur is the starting point for doing so. One of the easily accessible areas and filled with different facilities, Jagdalpur remains the main point when in the district of Bastar. Starting with the initial point, to reach Bastar, we step into the lands of Jagdalpur, the capital city of Bastar district. Jagdalpur has its own interesting story of becoming the capital city. Let’s explore the story behind. It is believed that the king back then went to the banks of river Indrāvati for hunting one day. There…

When in the district of Bastar, one must visit the southern part of Bastar, the Dantewada. Dantewada is 82kms from Jagdalpur and is well connected with Raipur and many places of Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including Hyderabad. The famous South Eastern Railway runs trains successfully between Visakhapatnam to Bailadila passing through Dantewada. The Dantewada is a beautiful place of visit and was also the capital city of many kingdoms in the past. The whole district of Bastar believes and trusts in the holy pilgrimage to Maa Danteswari which is situated at Dantewada. The astonishing fact is that the…

Barasur is situated in the bank of River Indrāvati and is also known the city of temples and ponds. The city is named after the king called Banasur whereas some believe that the city was earlier known as Balsurya. It is also known as “Barasur Garh” as the remnants of the fort is found in the Indrāvati River. This place was the throne of power during the tenure of Gangavanshi rulers from Odisha as early as 840 AD. But unfortunately, the Nagvanshi rulers captured the power from the Gangavanshi ruler and made Barasur as the capital. Nagvanshi ruler transferred the…

There are certain popular places to be visited when in Dholkal. Ganesh Idol at Dholkal Shikhar The idol of the Lord Ganesha is 3000 feet above sea level and the Archaeological survey of India has found the idol at Dholkal which is 25kms from Dantewada. The idol is located at Phoolgatta forest range in Bacheli division. From the top, the entire valley with deep forests is a breathtaking scene to watch and is difficult to reach easily. The artistic idol is nearly 6 feet height and is on a 21 feet granite floor. The idol is having Pharsa in upper…

The Bailadila mountain range is famous in the world for its top quality iron ores. 14 reserves have been identified in this range, out of which mining activities have taken place in 3 deposits already. As the mountain range ha peaks that looks like humps of an ox, hence it is named as Bailadila – the hump of an ox in the local language. The commercial discovery of the iron ores in Bailadila dates back to 1955-1956 when Professor Euemura of Japanese Steel Mills Association studying drew the attention towards the iron ore deposits in the area and the proximity…

The south western part of Bastar was carved out in the year 2007 also known as Birjapur earlier. The NH 16 passes through the Bijapur town connecting Nizamabad in Telangana. It is about 90kms south from Dantewada and 145kms from Jagdalpur. Although the area is affected by the Maoists insurgency one can still enjoy the vast and dense forest filled with flowering Palash in the month of March. Indravati River is the main geographival feature while visiting the area. Here tigers and panthers are known as human eaters due to scarcity of natural food supplement. The district is rich in…

Narayanpur is a land of the tribes and 70% of its population is also the tribal. It is the southern part of the state and is situated 2000 feet plateau from the sea level. A large number of tribal live within the forest and hesitate to mingle with the outside world having their distinct culture, traditional lifestyle, customs and worship. The tribal were the first of their kind to start working with the metals for handicraft purposes. The bamboo craft is famous here. Narayanpur mela, Dussehra and Madai are the famous festivals in the area. The town contains a large…

Sukma is the southernmost part of the state. While travelling to Sukma from Jagdalpur gives an awesome experience to travelers with a scenic beauty and view. Sukam borders Telangana and Odisha. As per mythology, this is a part of Dandakaranya. Lot of remnants found in the area justifies the claim that Lord Rama has passed through Sukma and Konta to Bhadrachalam and Rameswaram before reaching Sri Lanka. River Shabari is the life line of the district. Sukma came into existence in the year 1300. The predecessors of the zamindars of SUkma who worked under the Kingship of Bastar, were originated…

The journey of Bastar begins from the place called Kanker when arrived from Raipur side. Kanker is an important tourist attraction with waterfalls, mountains and rivers. It is an accumulation of five rivers, the river Doodh, Mahanadi, Hatkul, Sindur and Taru. The Kanker town, the district headquarters is on the NH 30 and is midway between Raipur and Jagdalpur. The district is full of attractive locations which can be viewed below, Shivani temple This is an important place of visit as the statue located here is considered to be unique and a combination of two Goddesses. Half part of the…

The exploration of Chhattisgarh doesn’t stop only with the discovery of the waterfalls and rivers, instead there are certain man made artificial lakes which adds to the beauty of the district. The waterfalls are wonderful, but the artificial lakes are mesmerizing and breathtaking to believe the fact that humans might have constructed and dug a water body so great and huge, only for their convenience. Dalpat Sagar Lake is one amongst the dug lakes in the district, thus making it an artificial water body. The Dalpat Sagar Lake was constructed 400 years ago by Raja Dalpat Rao of Kakatiya dynasty…

Bastar is known for its dense forest, varied food, tribal life and unique culture. While you are in Bastar, one can discover a lot many scenic beauties that are either untouched or are never found anywhere else. The tourist places in Bastar are what make the city a complete venture of target by the travelers. A sightseeing and hangout place within the city, the Ganga Munda Lake is the survival location for all. One of the closest and nearby visiting areas in the city, the Ganga Munda Lake is a visit to cherish. If you are from Mumbai, or might…