Hariyali, Kora, and Navakhani Festivals

Chhattisgarh, with its vibrant tribal culture, celebrates several agricultural festivals that mark important milestones in the farming calendar. These festivals represent gratitude for successful harvests and honor agricultural traditions that are central to local livelihoods.

Festival Significance

Agriculture forms the backbone of Chhattisgarh’s economy. The tribal communities celebrate every phase of the agricultural cycle:

• Hariyali & Kora: Celebrated when new crops are harvested, expressing thanks for the bounty
• Navakhani: Literally means “eating of the new crop” – the first consumption of freshly harvested grains
• Cherta: Focuses on pulse crops, particularly urda pulse

Cultural Traditions

During these festivals, communities:

• Consume the newly harvested crops themselves
• Offer grains and traditional drinks to ancestors
• Perform rituals of thanksgiving for successful harvests
• Celebrate with music, dance and community gatherings

The ritual offerings to ancestors hold special importance, as they represent sharing the fruits of labor with those who came before and seeking their continued blessings for future harvests.

Festival Calendar

These agricultural celebrations follow the farming cycle:

• Hariyali & Kora: September
• Navakhani: October
• Cherta: January

Each festival corresponds to different harvest periods, allowing communities to celebrate throughout the agricultural year. Checkout: Chhattisgarh Tour Packages, Raipur Tour Packages, Kanker Tour Packages, Kawardha Tour Packages