Chaiti Festival, Rayagada
| "Chaiti" Rayagada Mahotsav | |
|---|---|
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RAYAGADA MAHOTSAV | |
| Type | Oriya |
| Celebrations | Cultural Programmes |
| Begins | 27th of the December |
| 2014 date | 27th to 29th of the December |
| Frequency | annual |
"Chaiti Festival" or "Rayagada Mahotsav" is the official annual mass cultural festival of Rayagada district, India.[1][2] It is one among the major tourist attractions in the district.[3][4]
History
The festival started in 2005 in the district to give a boost to tribal culture.[5] The cultural fest is observed in the Block levels and Sub divisional levels in addition to the district level. The first Chaiti Festival was organised as a mass festival by the then District Magistrate Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda. Since then Chaiti festival has been organised every year. But for some reason it was discontinued during 2008. In 2009, Shri K.G.Mahapatra, the then Collector of the district revived the tradition.[6]
Observance
The festival is observed during the last three days of the year at the GCD High School ground by the District Council of Culture (DCC), Rayagada.[7] The extravaganza showcasing the best of tribal art & culture of the district, with more than 500 artists across the country, is the main attraction in the festival.[8][9] Very often the festival is followed by the Pallishree Mela of Orissa Rural Development & Marketing Society (ORMAS).[10]
References
- ↑ " telegraph India" News item in Telegraph India
- ↑ "Revolutionary frontlines" An article in Revolutionary Frontline
- ↑ "Orissa Review" official magazine of Govt. of Orissa
- ↑ "Rayagadaisfoundhere" Tourist attractions of Rayagada
- ↑ "Sambadepaper" News item dtd. 27.12.2014
- ↑ "Rayagadanews" Blogspot on Rayagada News
- ↑ "Dailypioneer" Chaiti Festival at Rayagada
- ↑ "Dharitriepaper" News item in Dharitriepaper dated 2712.2014
- ↑ "NewIndianexpress" Chaiti Festival Kicks off
- ↑ "ORMAS"
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