Archive · 3 Jan 2026
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
- When
- January 2, 2024
- Where
- Danteshwari Temple, Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- To showcase Bastar's cultural heritage and promote its tribal traditions, art, and heritage
- 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
Sources
Chhattisgarh CM launches logo, theme song of ‘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
