Bastar Dussehra Highlights Tribal Culture and Attracts Growing Tourism in Chhattisgarh
Bastar Dussehra, a unique 75-day tribal festival in Chhattisgarh, celebrates local customs, music, and rituals distinct from mainstream Dussehra. The event draws growing tourist interest, highlighted by President Droupadi Murmu's recent attendance and government efforts to promote eco-tourism and cultural preservation. Officials, including Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and MP Mahesh Kashyap, emphasize the festival's role in showcasing Bastar's rich heritage, faith, and social harmony, with preparations ongoing for the 2026 celebrations.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 60%, Right 40%). Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 39/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (70–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 8 Oct, 02:36 pm. Other outlets followed.