A festival is being held here to mark the auspicious occasion of Magh Poornima on Muktakash Manch. The cultural fest began on February 3. The programme was inaugurated in the presence of MlAs Dr Vimal Chopda and Roopkumari Choudhari.
The programmes included the performance of Chhattisgarhi film artist Rajesh Awasthi besides cultural programmes of folk dances and songs. A ‘Panthi Nritya’ based on the preaching of Guru Baba Ghasidas was performed by Gajanand Miri and group.
The Mahotsav also included the exhibition of the products prepared by self help groups (SHGs) for sale. Arrangement of drinking water and fire brigade, toilets, medical and other facilities had been made at the venue.