• Purkhoti Muktagan Of Raipur C.g

Purkhoti Muktagan Of Raipur C.g

Description of Location: In order to realize the concept of development in the context of the state's Culture, tradition, Archeology, environment and life-creation, the construction work of the Purkhouti Muktangan started and the traditional artists of the state resolved to shape it as cultural heritage.

Purkhauti Muktangan is an open museum, developed by Chhattisgarh department of Culture, under the Ministry of Tourism by Chhattisgarh Government.Purkhauti means "of or related to out ancestors". 

In the premises of this ambitious project of the state, the resolution of constructing craft grams by planting traditional plants in the hands of the Honorable Chief Minister was taken. Bastar and Raigarh districts of Chhattisgarh are popular for crafting bell metal handicrafts using brass, and bronze. Tribes like ‘Ghawas’ of Bastar and ‘Jharas’ of Raigarh mainly practice this art form, also known as Dhokra art. This is done with lost wax technique or hollow casting.

Bastar and Raigarh districts of Chhattisgarh are popular for crafting bell metal handicrafts using brass, and bronze. Tribes like ‘Ghawas’ of Bastar and ‘Jharas’ of Raigarh mainly practice this art form, also known as Dhokra art. This is done with lost wax technique or hollow casting.Godna is possibly the most pioneering art form, currently practiced by a handful of women in Jangala in Chhattisgarh. Ladies of this village paint traditional tattoo motifs on textiles. They use natural color obtained from the forest and combine them with acrylic paint to make it more stable on fabric.Jewelry from Chhattisgarh is available in a variety of gold, silver, bronze and mixed metal. Ornament made out of beads, cowries and feathers are part of tribal costumes. Tribal men and women wear traditional ornament.Terracotta pottery represents the rituals and customs of tribal life in the state and symbolizes their emotions.

Contact Person

DM / Collector.

Link

http://movieshoot.cgculture.in/usrApplicantPanel.aspx

Connectivity

Nearest Airport - Swami Vivekananda Airport, 6.1 km from Purkhouti Muktagan
Nearest Railway Station - Raipur Railway Station, 21.9 km from Purkhouti Muktagan.

Climate

Min. +27 Degree Celcius
Max. +48 Degree Celcius

Accomodation

Several Star category hotels are available.

Medical Services

Specialty hospitals are available.

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