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Time of India

CM Sai Residence to celebrates Hareli Festival today with traditional fervour and folk glory

Chhattisgarh is all set to celebrate its rich agrarian and cultural heritage with the vibrant Hareli festival at the Chief Minister's residence on July 24. Organised by the Department of Culture, the event will bring together traditional rituals, folk performances, and exhibitions that honour the state's farming roots and tribal traditions. CM Vishnu Deo Sai will lead the ceremonial worship of agricultural tools – a core element of the Hareli celebration. The residence has been beautifully decorated with Chhattisgarhi floral arches, torans, and rural handicrafts, evoking the spirit of the monsoon and harvest season. The celebration will feature captivating folk dances like Gedi and Raut Nacha, devotional recitations of the 'Savanahi Ramayan', and joyful Sawan swings. A special exhibition of traditional and modern farm tools will also be on display, showcasing Chhattisgarh's evolving agricultural landscape. Families and children will be treated to interactive sessions with folk games and local art displays, turning the festival into an engaging cultural experience. CM Sai emphasized Hareli as a celebration of harmony with nature, tradition, and rural life—highlighting the state government's commitment to preserving and promoting these values for future generations. The Hareli Mahotsav at the CM's residence aims to deepen public engagement with Chhattisgarh's rural identity, offering a blend of nostalgia, tradition, and modern awareness.