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Chhattisgarh CM Launches Bastar Pandum 2026
The Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai, introduced the logo and theme song for the Bastar Pandum festival in 2026.
This festival celebrates the rich tribal culture of Bastar, including dance, music, crafts, and traditional food.
The event will take place over three phases in January and February 2026, with competitions in 12 different areas.
The government aims to make this festival even bigger than the previous one, inviting important guests from India and abroad.
The festival is organized to show the world the beauty and heritage of Bastar, moving away from its past associations with conflict.
The Chief Minister also invited the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, to attend the festival as the chief guest, highlighting the state's commitment to preserving and promoting tribal culture.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai launched the logo and theme song of Bastar Pandum 2026 at Danteshwari Temple in Dantewada district.
Bastar Pandum 2026 will be held from January 10 to February 5, 2026, in three phases: Janpad-level, district-level, and divisional-level events.
The number of competitive disciplines has been increased to 12, including tribal dance, music, theatre, traditional crafts, food, literature, and medicinal knowledge.
Invitations will be extended to the President of India, Union Home Minister, Union Ministers for Culture and Tourism, and ambassadors of various countries.
The event aims to showcase Bastar's cultural heritage and promote its tribal traditions, art, and heritage on a global platform.
- Who
- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai
- What
- Launched the official logo and theme song of Bastar Pandum 2026 and invited President Droupadi Murmu to the event
- Where
- Danteshwari Temple, Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh
- When
- January 2, 2024
- Why
- To showcase Bastar's cultural heritage and promote its tribal traditions, art, and heritage
Key facts
- Event
- Bastar Pandum 2026
- Location
- Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh
- Date of Launch
- January 2, 2024
- Event Duration
- January 10 to February 5, 2026
- Competitive Disciplines
- 12 (including dance, music, crafts, traditional food, literature, and medicinal knowledge)
- Phases
- 3 (Janpad-level, district-level, divisional-level)
- Nodal Department
- Department of Culture and Official Language
- Invitees
- President of India, Union Home Minister, Union Ministers for Culture and Tourism, ambassadors of various countries
Quotes
Vishnu Deo Sai
Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh
“The government remains committed to ensuring that tribal communities are integrated into the mainstream of development without compromising their cultural identity and traditional values.”
thestatesman.com
“Bastar Pandum has emerged as a significant platform for the preservation, promotion, and wider dissemination of Chhattisgarh’s indigenous heritage at national and international levels.”
thestatesman.com
Droupadi Murmu
President of India
“She emphasised the importance of such cultural platforms in strengthening indigenous traditions and fostering pride among tribal communities.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai Meets President Droupadi Murmu, Extends Invitation to ‘Bastar Pandum 2026’
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai Releases Logo, Theme Song of Bastar Pandum 2026 - A Festival of Art and Culture
Chhattisgarh CM Sai invites President Murmu to Bastar Pandum 2026
