Palak Muchhal, Swasti Mehul and Abhijeet Bhattacharya to headline the celebrations; 30 local cultural performances, including Pandavani, Panthi, Sua, Odissi and Kathak, planned over three days
Published on: November 02, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Raipur, India
Chhattisgarh is set to celebrate its rich cultural heritage, traditional folk arts, tribal lifestyle and musical diversity with the grand launch of Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav 2026 on November 1. The three-day festival will be held at the Rajyotsav Ground in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar from November 1 to 3, bringing together local artists and renowned performers from across the country.
The festival will feature performances by popular Bollywood playback singers Palak Muchhal, Swasti Mehul and Abhijeet Bhattacharya, along with a wide range of traditional cultural programmes.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to Inaugurate the Festival
The inaugural ceremony will begin at 6 pm on November 1, with Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya as the chief guest. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai will preside over the programme.
Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh, Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu, Deputy Chief Ministers Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma will attend as special guests, along with state ministers, MPs, MLAs and other public representatives.
On November 2, Governor Ramen Deka will be the chief guest at the cultural programme, which will be presided over by Tourism and Culture Minister Rajesh Agrawal. MLAs Rajesh Moonat, Purandar Mishra, Motilal Sahu, Sunil Soni, Anuj Sharma and Indra Kumar Sahu will attend as special guests.
The concluding ceremony on November 3 will be held in the presence of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, with Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai presiding. The State Decorations Ceremony will also be organised on this occasion to honour distinguished personalities for their contributions in various fields.
Palak Muchhal to Headline the Opening Evening
Cultural programmes on the main stage will begin at 5 pm on November 1. From 5 pm to 6 pm, artists from the South Central Zone Cultural Centre will present regional and state-level folk music.
Raipur-based artist Anurag Sharma will perform at 6 pm, followed by the inaugural ceremony from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. Bollywood playback singer Palak Muchhal will take the stage at 8 pm, bringing the first evening to a musical close.
‘Main Ayodhya Hoon’ Play and Swasti Mehul on November 2
The second day will feature a variety of cultural performances. The theatrical presentation ‘Main Ayodhya Hoon’ will be staged from 6 pm to 7 pm, portraying India’s cultural consciousness and Ayodhya’s historical and spiritual heritage.
Raipur-based artist Sunil Soni will perform from 7 pm to 8 pm. Thereafter, playback singer Swasti Mehul will entertain the audience with her musical performance from 8 pm.
Usha Barle and Abhijeet Bhattacharya to Feature on Closing Day
On November 3, artists from the South Central Zone Cultural Centre will present folk music from 6 pm to 6:30 pm. Renowned Chhattisgarhi Panthi performer and Padma Shri awardee Usha Barle will perform from 6:30 pm to 7 pm.
The State Decorations Ceremony will be held from 7 pm to 9 pm. Bollywood playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya will take the stage at 9 pm with his popular songs.
Shilpgram to Host 30 Local Cultural Performances
Alongside the main stage, Shilpgram will be a major attraction, featuring 30 performances by local artists over the three days. Cultural programmes will begin at 3 pm daily, providing artists from different districts an opportunity to showcase their talent.
The performances will cover a wide range of traditional and contemporary forms, including Pandavani, Panthi, Sua dance, Kathak, Odissi, folk theatre, folk songs, devotional music, Sufi music, ghazals, classical dance and tribal folk music.
November 1: Pandavani, Folk Music and Classical Dance
The first day at Shilpgram will feature nine performances, beginning with folk music and guitar by Raipur’s Shivendra Mandavi. Rajiv Srivastava’s Rhythm Band and Santosh Kumar Sinha’s Fusion Band will also perform.
Pandavani, the internationally recognised folk singing tradition of Chhattisgarh, will be presented by Chetan Dewangan of Durg and Durga Sahu of Raipur. Other performers include Anushka Sultana in classical dance, Rajni Rajak of Durg in Lokmanch and Dholamaru, Vandita Sahu of Bilaspur in folk music, and Payal Sahu in Lokmanch.
November 2: Odissi, Kathak, Sua Dance and Pandavani
The second day will feature 11 performances. Prasanna Awasthi will present folk music and dance, while Sushmita Das will perform Odissi.
Sampriya Pooja Nishad of Durg will present Pandavani, and Ankit Nirmalkar of Bilaspur will perform Sufi music, ghazals and light music. Milwanti Bai of Gariaband will present Sua dance.
The programme will also include traditional folk music by Megha Bose Tamrakar of Raipur, Kathak by Aanchal Pandey, Lokmanch by Rukhamani Diwan of Dhamtari, a performance by the Aditya Mishra Band, Kathak by Vineeta Tripathi and Lokmanch by Tejram Sahu.
November 3: Panthi, Tribal Dance, Bhajans and Kathak
The final day at Shilpgram will feature 10 performances. Aastha Bhatt of Raipur will present devotional songs, while Aarti Barle of Durg will perform Panthi dance. Rakesh Sen of Kabirdham will present Lokmanch.
Dinesh Kumar Jangde of Raipur will also perform Panthi dance, while Purnima Sahu will present Jasgeet and devotional songs associated with Jagarata. Abhishek Sonkar will showcase tribal folk music and dance.
The programme will further feature a Kathak group performance by Deepali Pandey, Sufi music by Vriddhuman Vachaspati Bharti, Kathak by Anushna Roy Chowdhury and a theatrical presentation by Anandkumar Pandey.
Platform for Local Artists and Cultural Heritage
Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav is not merely a celebration of the state’s foundation day but also an opportunity to preserve and promote its rich cultural heritage and traditional art forms.
By bringing local performers together with nationally recognised artists, the festival will provide a wider platform for regional talent. Special emphasis on Pandavani, Panthi, Sua dance, folk music and tribal performances will also help introduce younger generations to the state’s cultural identity and traditions.
From traditional folk performances to contemporary Bollywood music, the three-day celebration will showcase the cultural diversity of Chhattisgarh and offer visitors an opportunity to experience its artistic and musical richness.
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