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TAPI
Chhattisgarh
(English)
Name: Jenish bhut
class: 10th (B)
Roll no. : 13
Guided by: H.k. gavit sir
Presented by: Jenish bhut
• Aknowledgement

I would like to express My special

Thank of gratitude To my teacher
h.k. gavit sir Who gave me the
Golden opportunity to Do this
Wonder project on topic
Chhattisgarh , which also helped
Me In doing lots of research and
Came to know about So many things
I really thankful to them.
 • About Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh, is a landlocked state in Central

India. It is the ninth largest state by area, and
with a population of roughly 30 million, the
seventeenth most populous. It borders seven
states – Uttar Pradesh to the north, Madhya
Pradesh to the northwest, Maharashtra to the
southwest, Jharkhand to the northeast, Odisha
to the east, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to
the south. Formerly a part of Madhya Pradesh,
it was granted statehood on 1 November 2000
with Raipur as the designated state capital.
• Emytology

There are several theories as to the origin of

the name Chhattisgarh, which in ancient times
was known as Dakshina Kosala (South Kosala).
The native place of bhagwan Rama as his
mother name was Kausalya, daughter of
Kaushal Naresh.[citation needed]
“Chhattisgarh” was popularised later during
the time of the Maratha Empire and was first
used in an official document in 1795.
The most popular theory claims that
Chhattisgarh takes its name from the 36
ancient forts (from chhattis meaning
thirty-six and garh meaning fort) in the
area.[citation needed] The old state had
36 demesnes (feudal territories):
Ratanpur, Vijaypur, Kharound, Maro,
Kautgarh, Nawagarh, Sondhi, Aukhar,
Padarbhatta, Semriya, Champa, Lafa,
Chhuri, Kenda, Matin, Aparora, Pendra,
Kurkuti-kandri, Raipur, Patan, Simaga,
Singarpur, Lavan, Omera, Durg, Saradha,
Sirasa, Menhadi, Khallari, Sirpur,
Figeswar, Rajim, Singhangarh, Suvarmar,
Tenganagarh and [Link], most
• History
Sitabega caves are one of the earliest examples of
theatre architecture in India located on Ramgarh
hill of Chhattisgarh dated to Mauryan period of 3rd
century BCE. Jogimara caves contain ancient
Brahmi inscription and the oldest painting known
in India. The inscription can be translated as either
a love proclamation by a girl or a dancer-painter
creating a cave theatre together. In ancient times,
this region was known as Dakshina Kosala. This
area is also mentioned in Ramayana and
Mahabharata. One of the earliest statues of Vishnu
Between the sixth and twelfth centuries,
Sharabhpurias, Panduvanshis (of Mekala and
Dakshina Kosala), Somavanshi, Kalachuri and
Nagavanshi rulers dominated this region. The
Bastar region of Chhattisgarh was invaded by
Rajendra Chola I and Kulothunga Chola I of the
Chola dynasty in the 11th century.
 • Geography

The northern and southern parts of the state are

hilly, while the central part is a fertile plain. The
highest point in the state is the Gaurlata near
Samri, Balrampur-Ramanujganj [Link]
forests of the Eastern Highlands Forests cover
roughly 44% of the [Link] the north lies the edge
of the great Indo-Gangetic plain. The Rihand River, a
tributary of the Ganges, drains this area. The
eastern end of the Satpura Range and the western
edge of the Chota Nagpur Plateau form an east–
west belt of hills that divide the Mahanadi River
basin from the Indo-Gangetic plain. The outline of
The central part of the state lies in the fertile
upper basin of the Mahanadi River and its
tributaries. This area has extensive rice
cultivation. The upper Mahanadi basin is
separated from the upper Narmada basin to the
west by the Maikal Hills (part of the Satpuras) and
from the plains of Odisha to the east by ranges of
hills. The southern part of the state lies on the
Deccan plateau, in the watershed of the Godavari
River and its tributary, the Indravati River. The
Mahanadi is the chief river of the state. The other
main rivers are Hasdeo (a tributary of Mahanadi),
Rihand, Indravati, Jonk, Arpa and Shivnath.
(The mahanadi
river,in
Chhattisgarh )
 • Forest
The state has 3rd largest forest by area in
India. The state animal is the van bhainsa, or
wild Asian buffalo. The state bird is the pahari
myna, or hill myna. The state tree is the Sal
(Sarai) foundhas
Chhattisgarh in Bastar
the 3rddivision.
largest forest cover in
the country. The state is surrounded by the
forests in Madhya Pradesh (1st), Odisha (4th),
Maharashtra (5th), Jharkhand and Telangana
making it India’s largest covered forests
across state boundaries. There are multiple
National Parks, Tiger Reserves across the
(Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reser
 • Climate
Chhattisgarh has a tropical climate. It is hot and
humid in the summer because of its proximity to
the Tropic of Cancer and its dependence on the
monsoons for rains. Summer temperatures in
Chhattisgarh can reach up to 49 °C (113 °F).The
monsoon season is from late June to October and is
a welcome respite from the heat. Chhattisgarh
receives an average of 1,292 millimetres (50.9 in)
of rain. Winter is from November to January.
Winters are pleasant with low temperatures and
less humidity. Ambikapur, Mainpat, Pendra Road,
 • Culture
The state hosts many religious
sects such as Satnampanth,
Kabirpanth, Ramnami Samaj and
others. Champaran is a small
town with religious significance
as the birthplace of the saint
Vallabhacharya, increasingly
important as a pilgrimage site for
the Gujarati community.
(Raut Nacha)
Chhattisgarh has a significant role in the life of
the Lord Rama. Lord Rama along with his wife
Sita and his younger brother Lakshmana had
started his Vanvas (exile) in the Bastar, then
known as Dandakarayna. They lived more than
10 of their 14 years of Vanvas in different places
of Chhattisgarh. One of the remarkable places is
Shivrinarayan which is nearby Bilaspur district of
Chhattisgarh. Shivrinarayan was named after an
old lady Shabari. When Ram visited Shabari she
said “I do not have anything to offer other than
my heart, but here are some berry fruits. May it
please you, my Lord.” Saying so, Shabari offered
the fruits she had meticulously collected to
Rama. When Rama was tasting them, Lakshmana
raised the concern that Shabari had already
tasted them and therefore unworthy of eating.
You taste them, then alone will you know.
Whomsoever offers a fruit, leaf, flower or
some water with love, I partake it with great
joy.”

The Odia culture is prominent in the eastern

parts of Chhattisgarh bordering Odisha.

(pandwani)
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