Raipur. The Chief Minister’s residence decorated for the preparations of Hareli festival in Chhattisgarh looks like a small village where Hareli is celebrated everywhere. The Chief Minister’s residence looks beautiful like a rural fair. The entire complex is shining with the splendor of Hareli with Rahchuli swing, Gidi and beautiful bullock carts.
Tomorrow, Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai will perform traditional Puja on the occasion of Hareli. Livestock is worshipped on the occasion of Hareli. This festival, celebrated at the beginning of farming, expresses our gratitude towards the earth and in keeping with this spirit, the Chief Minister will also distribute modern agricultural equipment to the farmer brothers after the Puja.
Time changes but Chhattisgarh does not leave its traditions. Even in the era of aerial swings, the people of Chhattisgarh remember the tradition of Rahchuli swing which connects them to their rural areas and ancestors. On the auspicious occasion of Hareli, people climb the Rahchuli swing and remember that the means of entertainment have changed but entertainment has not. On this occasion, the guests will once again remember the enthusiasm of Rahchuli. They will remember the enthusiasm of Gidi. In the days before CC roads, when the rural roads would turn into mud during the monsoon, Gidi was the safest means to avoid the mud. Also, on the occasion of Hareli, the enthusiasm of the month of Sawan was expressed by repeatedly climbing Gidi.
On the occasion of Hareli, bulls are decorated and bullock carts are also decorated. This is a big festival to honour and worship livestock. This is a festival to greet Mother Earth amidst the preparations for farming and Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai will worship Hareli in the traditional way along with his family.
Rural games are also memorable on the occasion of Hareli. There are many competitions like Gidi race. The magic of traditional Chhattisgarhi games is at its peak on this day. Full preparations have been made for this in the Chief Minister’s residence as well. Games like Pitthool, Bhaura will be the center of special attraction. Along with this, traditional Chhattisgarhi dishes like Cheela, Khurmi, Thethri, Aairsa etc. will also be enjoyed.
On this occasion, cultural programs related to folk culture are being organized. Traditional dances of Chhattisgarh like Raut Nacha, Karma dance etc. will be organized. Various folk songs will also be presented on this occasion.
Hareli is celebrated everywhere in Chhattisgarh with its own unique beauty and unique forms and methods. Every region of the state expresses itself with its cultural beauty. These will also be presented in the programs organized on the occasion of Hareli.
Hareli festival is a festival of gratitude towards nature. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon the people of the country to plant a tree in the name of mother. In Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai has called upon people to plant a tree in the name of mother on Hareli day so that all the citizens of the state can express their gratitude towards both their mother and their birthplace.