Chhattisgarh
First festival of Chhattisgarh: Hareli
- 09 Aug 2021
- 1 min read
Why in News
- On August 08, 2021 the first festival of Chhattisgarh region 'Hareli' was celebrated with gaiety.
Key Points
- Hareli festival is considered to be the first festival of Chhattisgarh, which is celebrated every year on Hareli Amavasya in the month of Sawan.
- This festival has a special significance for the farmers of Chhattisgarh. After the sowing of paddy, all agricultural and iron tools are worshiped by the farmers on the day of Hareli.
- On the day of Hareli festival, a special dish of this festival 'Cheela' is prepared in homes. Tools are worshiped by offering 'Cheela' in it, after which it is given to the members of the house as prasad.
- On the day of Hareli, men make a Gedi (made of bamboo) and climb on it. In some places, horse races are also organized.
