Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has stated that the state government is committed to preserving tribal culture and making special arrangements for their festivals and worship practices. The Bhagoria festival is set to begin soon in Western Madhya Pradesh. Additionally, the Tribal Devalok Festival will be organized at the Chief Minister's residence on Tuesday.
Dr. Yadav announced that a Tribal Devalok will be developed in the state to safeguard the traditions and worship practices of tribal communities. He emphasized that tribal societies and their traditions are an integral part of Indian culture. To keep these traditions and worship methods alive and to introduce them to present and future generations, it is essential to implement a well-structured action plan utilizing government schemes.
The Chief Minister was addressing a meeting at the Mantralaya regarding the establishment of the Tribal Devalok. The meeting was attended by Tribal Affairs Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah, Chief Secretary Anurag Jain, and other senior officials.
Dr. Yadav highlighted that Madhya Pradesh is home to seven major tribes and a total of 43 tribal communities, including their subgroups. These communities have established their faith and deities through nature, symbols, and idols, expressing their beliefs and spiritual values. Since different tribal communities residing in various geographical regions of the state have distinct deities and religious symbols, efforts must be made to bring their sacred representations and beliefs together at a single location. The views of tribal Ojhas, Patels, Pujaras, Tadvis, Bhumkas, Pandas, and Guniyas should also be incorporated in this initiative.