President Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate grand tribal cultural festival ‘Bastar Pandum-2026’ in Jagdalpur today
Source by : Akashwani NEWS Hub
February 7, 2026 7:47 AM
President Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate grand tribal cultural festival ‘Bastar Pandum-2026’ in Jagdalpur today
President Droupadi Murmu, will arrive today on a one-day visit to Jagdalpur, the divisional headquarters of Bastar in Chhattisgarh. On this occasion, she will inaugurate the Bastar Pandum Festival.
The President will also address a programme organised at Lalbagh Ground in Jagdalpur. Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai will also be present at the inaugural ceremony of the Bastar Pandum Festival.
Akashvani correspondent reports that under the Bastar Pandum Festival, divisional-level competitions will be organised from the 7th to the 9th of February.
During this period, more than 700 artists from 84 teams will present performances across 12 cultural disciplines. These include tribal dances, handicrafts, traditional tribal cuisine and indigenous musical instruments.
Bastar Pandum is a festival centred on tribal traditions, folk arts and the indigenous way of life. While providing a platform to local folk artists, it also plays a significant role in connecting the younger generation with their cultural roots.
The popularity of Bastar Pandum is steadily increasing. This year, more than 54,000 participants from various districts of Bastar registered to take part in the festival. Bastar Pandum is not merely a cultural event, but a living symbol of the soul of Bastar and its rich tribal identity.
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