The Chaiti Mahotsav in Rayagada, Odisha, is an important cultural event that showcases the rich traditions and customs of the tribal communities in the region. The festival, Chaiti-2024, aims to highlight the vibrant folk art, dances, and rituals that form the essence of tribal culture. It provides a platform for preserving and promoting the unique heritage of the indigenous people of Rayagada and its surrounding areas.
ଆଦିବାସୀ ପରମ୍ପରା ଓ ସାଂସ୍କୃତିକ ଭାବାବେଗର ଅନନ୍ୟ ପ୍ରୟାସ ରାୟଗଡ଼ା ଜିଲ୍ଲାର ‘ଚଇତି ମହୋତ୍ସବ’ ।
ଲୋକ କଳା ଓ ସଂସ୍କୃତିର ସମ୍ଭାର ‘ଚଇତି -୨୦୨୪’ ରେ ଯୋଗଦେବା ପାଇଁ କୋରାପୁଟ ବିଧାୟକ ଶ୍ରୀ ରଘୁରାମ ମାଛ, କୋରାପୁଟ ସଂସଦୀୟ କ୍ଷେତ୍ରର ବରିଷ୍ଠ ନେତା ଶ୍ରୀ କାଳୀରାମ ମାଝୀ, ଜିଲ୍ଲା ସଭାପତି ଶ୍ରୀ ଶିବ ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକ, ରାୟଗଡା ଜିଲ୍ଲାପାଳ,… pic.twitter.com/aAOnJXuJZf— Pravati Parida (@PravatiPOdisha) December 10, 2024
Key leaders, including Koraput MLA Shri Raghuram Machh, Koraput MP Shri Kaliram Majhi, Rayagada District Collector, and Zilla Parishad members, have extended their support to make this festival a success. Their dedication to celebrating local culture and traditions is vital in fostering unity and pride within the tribal communities.
The Chaiti Mahotsav offers an opportunity for locals and visitors to experience the distinct dance performances, music, and rituals that reflect the unique cultural identity of the region. Chaiti Parab, which is traditionally observed in the month of Chaitra, marks the arrival of the spring harvest and is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the tribal communities in Odisha.
The event underscores the importance of safeguarding and promoting indigenous cultures. Through celebrations like the Chaiti Mahotsav, the tribal communities of Rayagada continue to honor and pass on their rich heritage to future generations, ensuring the continuity of their vibrant traditions.