Experience the raw style of living in the Bastar village which is coming out as best tourism zone in India. The area happens ro be be one of the three bio-diversity hotspots identified in the country by the UN and boost densest tribal population..
As a small terrain in Chattishgarh, Bastar manages to turn heads of many globe trotters to itself. Here you would see no style, glamour or luxury, they have created their own world, a dressing style of their own, everything here is naturally different.
Entrapped in bamboos and bushes, Bastar is a region which tends to give an eco feel on your stay. Embark to Bastar, a region which is eco friendly and preserve nature while showcasing it beautifully.
Bastar, though small and conservative, show their gaiety in the form of fairs and festivals they celebrate.They regularly observe tribal folk at close quarters and they conduct their dances in in the marketplaces, better known as the Haat. There are approxiately 300 haats or hut in Bastar. People come here to chat and make business deals, details their personal life to each other. The haat is truly an institution that binds Adivasi communities together. It gives them a sense of continuity and purpose in a fast-changing world that seems to have left them behind. There are stalls selling vegetables and herbs, meat, fish, utensils, clothes, farm, implements and terrocotta.
The dance form and music showcase the varied tribal culture of Bastar. Out of all the festival, Baastar is considered an important tribal festivals in the region. They rejoices Lord Ramas victory.but on Goodess Danteshwari Mai, the reigning deity and her importance in the life of people. The ceremonies commence with her worship at the temple of Kacchhingudi, where young girls from the weaver community is placed on a swing of thorn.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
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