Raipur, 02 November 2026/ Art, culture, faith and music came together on the second day of Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav 2026 at the Rajyotsav Ground in Nava Raipur. Cultural programmes on the main stage offered audiences a glimpse of India’s glorious cultural heritage, while Chhattisgarhi folk music, classical dance and contemporary music made the evening memorable. Governor Shri Ramen Deka, the chief guest, honoured and congratulated the artists who performed on the second day.

The main-stage programmes began with the special theatrical production ‘Main Ayodhya Hoon’. Through compelling acting and artistic expression, the hour-long production portrayed Ayodhya’s historical, religious and spiritual heritage. It offered a glimpse of Indian culture, faith, traditions and glorious history. The artists brought India’s cultural consciousness and spiritual values to life through powerful performances. Bringing together the history of the Ram Temple’s construction, faith and culture, the production introduced audiences to the country’s rich cultural traditions.

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Sushri Swasti Mehul’s Melodious Voice Creates a Devotional Atmosphere

Renowned playback singer Sushri Swasti Mehul, known for ‘Ram Aayenge’, filled the evening with devotion through her melodious singing. Audiences swayed to ‘Ram Aayenge’, while ‘Kanha Aan Baso Vrindavan’ immersed them in the spirit of Krishna devotion associated with Vrindavan.

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Chhattisgarh’s playback singer Kanchan Joshi captivated audiences with her songs. Listeners swayed in their places to ‘Mola Le De Na Raja Son Ke Nathni’, ‘Mor Man Jhoome’ and ‘Kar Le Tai Maya Ke Chinhari’. The sweetness of her Chhattisgarhi melodies charmed everyone present.

Shilpgram Performances Bring Chhattisgarh’s Folk Culture to Life

Alongside the main-stage programmes, Shilpgram hosted an engaging series of cultural performances. Its 11 presentations brought together Chhattisgarhi folk music, Pandavani, Sua dance, Odissi, Kathak, Sufi music, ghazals and folk theatre.

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Smt Prasanna Awasthi presented folk music and dance, while Sushri Sushmita Das performed Odissi. Sushri Sampriya Pooja Nishad from Durg brought Chhattisgarh’s celebrated Pandavani singing tradition to life. Shri Ankit Nirmalkar from Bilaspur presented Sufi music, ghazals and light music.

Sushri Milwantin Bai from Gariaband offered a captivating glimpse of Chhattisgarh’s folk culture through traditional Sua dance. Sushri Megha Bose Tamrakar from Raipur presented folk music, while Sushri Aanchal Pandey and Smt Vinita Tripathi expressed the beauty of Indian classical dance through Kathak. Sushri Rukhmani Diwan and Shri Tejram Sahu from Dhamtari depicted Chhattisgarhi folk life, traditions and social culture through folk theatre. Shri Aditya Mishra’s band also added a distinctive musical flavour to the event.

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Traditional folk arts featured prominently in Shilpgram’s cultural programmes. Pandavani performances narrated stories from the Mahabharata through a distinctive combination of singing and acting. Traditional Sua dance brought the state’s community life, folk beliefs and cultural traditions to the stage.

Odissi and Kathak performances showcased the rich heritage of Indian classical arts, while Sufi music, ghazals and light music added musical variety to the programmes.

Local Artists Receive a Major Platform to Showcase Their Talent

The second day’s cultural programmes gave artists from various districts an opportunity to showcase their talent. Presentations of folk arts on a state-level platform brought fresh recognition to Chhattisgarh’s cultural diversity and rich traditions.

Rajyotsav is encouraging the preservation, promotion and wider appreciation of the state’s folk arts, while inspiring younger generations to connect with their cultural roots and proud traditions.