Hareli festival is a celebration of Chhattisgarh’s rich culture and connection with nature – Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai
Hareli festival is an opportunity to worship farmers, fields and cows – Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh
Hareli festival is a symbol of respect for our land, hard work and tradition – Deputy Chief Minister Shri Arun Sao
Hareli festival connects us to our roots and inspires us to preserve agricultural culture – Revenue Minister Shri Tank Ram Verma
Chief Minister Shri Sai, Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh, ministers and public representatives offered prayers
Raipur, July 24, 2025//
A program was organized with traditional enthusiasm and reverence at the Revenue Minister’s residence office on the auspicious occasion of Hareli, a festival associated with the rich folk culture and agricultural tradition of Chhattisgarh.
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, by participating in the program, performed Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva, along with Gauri-Ganesh, Navagrahas and agricultural implements, and wished for the prosperity of the people of the state. On this occasion, Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh, Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Arun Sao and Shri Vijay Sharma, Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Lakshmi Rajwade, Mayor of Raipur Smt. Meenal Choubey and many public representatives were present.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the Hareli festival is a symbol of Chhattisgarh’s lifestyle, the faith of hardworking farmers and respect for nature. Our government is constantly striving for the welfare of farmers, upliftment of the rural economy and preservation of traditional values. Maintaining the attraction of traditional arts like Gedi among children is the protection of our cultural heritage. We should connect our new generation with Chhattisgarhi culture through such festivals.
Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh said that Hareli festival is a festival of worship of farmers, fields and cows. It is believed that on this day, Shiva-Parvati themselves come to the earth to see the farming of the farmers. The series of festivals in Chhattisgarh starts from Hareli.
Deputy Chief Minister Shri Arun Sao said that Hareli is a festival connected to the soul of Chhattisgarh. It is a symbol of respect for our land, hard work and tradition. This festival reflects the faith of our farmers and their deep connection with nature.
Revenue Minister Shri Tank Ram Verma said that the state government is continuously working in the interest of the farmers. Festivals like Hareli connect us to our roots and inspire us to keep agricultural culture alive. The competition of running Gedi in this festival remains a special attraction for the children. Along with this, the villagers express their gratitude towards the livestock by giving nutritious food to Godhan.
On this occasion, the tunes of traditional musical instruments, presentation of Chhattisgarhi folk songs, Gedi climbing competition and folk dances enlivened the entire atmosphere. The venue was filled with glimpses of Chhattisgarhi culture and folk traditions. In the program, prayers were offered to traditional agricultural tools and their reverence was expressed towards nature and agricultural tradition and the resolve to preserve the rich cultural heritage of Chhattisgarh was reiterated.