Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Madhya Pradesh Celebrates New Year with Devgarh Festival
The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board is hosting a special festival called the Devgarh Festival in a small village named Devgarh.
This festival is happening from December 31 to January 2.
People can enjoy old-fashioned games like kite flying, gilli-danda, and bullock cart rides.
There will also be cultural shows and sports competitions.
Visitors can stay in traditional homestays that cost between Rs 2,000 and Rs 3,000 per day.
The village is very old and has a lot of history, including ancient temples and forts.
It's a great place to experience rural life and traditional Indian culture.
The Devgarh Festival in Madhya Pradesh promotes rural tourism and traditional Indian games and experiences.
Activities include kite flying, gilli-danda, bullock cart rides, cultural performances, and local sports competitions.
The festival is organized by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, District Archaeological Tourism Department, and district administration.
Visitors can stay in 12 decorated homestays ranging from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000 per day, inclusive of traditional food and snacks.
Devgarh village is rich in history, featuring ancient temples, forts, and the scenic Betwa River.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, District Archaeological Tourism Department, and district administration
- What
- Devgarh Festival celebrating traditional Indian games and experiences
- When
- December 31 to January 2
- Where
- Devgarh village, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To promote rural tourism and revive traditional Indian games and experiences
- Location
- Devgarh village, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh
- Event Duration
- December 31 to January 2
- Organizers
- Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, District Archaeological Tourism Department, and district administration
- Activities
- Kite flying, rope jumping, gilli-danda, pittu, marbles, lattu, bullock cart rides, cultural performances, and local sports competitions
- Accommodation
- 12 homestays decorated with traditional paintings and architecture, ranging from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000 per day
- Historical Significance
- Devgarh was once the capital of the Gond Empire in the 18th century, featuring ancient temples, forts, and the Betwa River