A Historic Lake with a Living Soul Tucked into the heart of Jagdalpur city, Dalpat Sagar is more than just a landmark — it’s a part of the community’s emotional landscape. Believed to be centuries old, this is the largest artificial lake in Chhattisgarh, originally constructed to collect rainwater. But today, it’s become something deeper. […]
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The Journey Inward The road to Tirathgarh isn’t long, but it takes you far from everything you know. Lush forest on either side, red soil underfoot, and the occasional monkey crossing your path — it feels like you’re moving through a secret that the world forgot to tell you about. As I walked the final
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Smiles in Silence: The Unspoken Hospitality of Bastar’s People Not everyone in Bastar speaks your language — but kindness needs no translation. A woman shared her last mango. A man gave directions using only hand signs and patience. This blog explores the everyday gestures of warmth that make Bastar unforgettable — not through what people
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A Leaf Plate and a Smile They placed the food in front of me — not in steel plates, not on fancy ceramics, but on freshly cut sal leaves, stitched together by hand. There was no spoon, no fork. Just the warmth of the host’s smile and the gentle invitation to eat with my hands
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What Is Bastar Dussehra? The Untold Story Behind India’s Longest Festival When we hear the word Dussehra, most of us picture the burning effigy of Ravana, fireworks, and grand theatrical performances celebrating the victory of Lord Rama over evil. But in Bastar — a tribal region in southern Chhattisgarh — Dussehra means something entirely different.
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