Bastar
Bastar District is a district of the state of Chhattishgarh in central India. Jagdalpur is the district headquarters.
Chitrakoot Falls
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Chitrakoot Falls
The Madiyas Tribal Dance
Bison horn Maria dance
Tribal Village Bazar in Bastar
Bastar art brass work
Bastar District is a district of the state of Chhattishgarh in central India. Jagdalpur is the district headquarters.
Chitrakoot Falls
Chitrakote waterfalls, also called the mini Niagara Fall of India, bears the proud distinction of being the broadest waterfall in India. The majestic beauty is located 38 km from Jagdalpur in Bastar on the
river Indravati.
Bastar Tribes
Bastar, the land of tribes and about 70% of the total population of Bastar comprises tribals, which is 26.76% of the total tribal population of Chhattishgarh. The major tribes of the Bastar region are the Gond, Maria, Bhatra ,Muriya, Halba,Dhuruva.
Bastar Art
Prominent amongst the Tribal arts is the Bastar Art practiced by the tribals of the Bastar- region.
The Bastar Palace
The Bastar Palace located in Jagdalpur is a historical monument which has an impressive art and
architectural work with exquisite carvings and engravings on walls and ceilings.
Bhoromdeo Temple
The Bhoromdeo Temple is adorned with magnificently carved erotic sculptures.
It also has a Shiva Lingam which is a striking piece of architecture.
Kanger Valley National Park
The Kanger Valley National Park, based near the Kholaba River has amazing wilderness and rich biodiversity.
The Indravati National Park
The Indravati National Park is another significant national park of the Bastar region.
Kutumsar Cave
Natural caves abound in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. Located in the Kanger Forest near Jagdalpur
is the 330 meters long Kutumsar Cave, which is the second longest natural cave in the world.
Kailash Cave
The Kailash Cave, located nearby, is also well-known for its natural carving of the idol of Lord Shiva.
Other impressive caves in the Bastar region are the Dandak Cave, Kanger Cave, Karpan Cave, and Devgiri Cave, among others.
Tirathgarh Waterfall
The Tirathgarh Waterfall located in the Kanger Forest is a wonderful site which also has an old Shiv-Parvati temple at the spot. Other smaller waterfalls include Kanger Dhara, Mandawa Waterfall, Chitradhara, and Tamada Ghumar.
Bhainsa Darha Lake
Spread across thick bamboo forests is the huge Bhainsa Darha Lake, which inhabits crocodiles and tortoises.
Dalpat Sagar
Dalpat Sagar is the largest artificial lake of Chhattisgarh and a major source of fish.
Chitrakoot Falls
The Madiyas Tribal Dance
Bison horn Maria dance
Tribal Village Bazar in Bastar
Bastar art brass work
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