Raigarh
Introduction Raigarh
Raigarh is a town in Chhatisgarh state of central India. It is the administrative headquarters of Raigarh District. Before Indian Independence, Raigarh was the capital of the princely state of Raigarh. Raigarh is famous for its 'Kosa' which is a kind of fine Silk created by the silk worm feeding on Kosa fruit. It is now a growing industrial hub for the steel market.Ram Jharna is about 18 Kms from the District Head quarters of Raigarh.
It has a natural water source. According to History, Sage Ram was here during his Vanwas, and drunk water from the water source, giving it the name Ram Jharna.Gomarda reserve forest is situated in Sarangarh Tehsil. It is spread over 278 Sq. Kms. It is a natural home for many rare wild animals like tigers, beers, etc. It is about 60 Km's. from the District Head Quarters of Raigarh.
Maharaja Chakradhar Singh was one of the Greatest Tabla Player and Dancer. He wrote many books on Music and Dance. He developed a new form of Kathak Dance and established Raigarh Gharana. Due to the efforts of Maharaja Chakradhar Singh, Raigarh became the cultural Capital of Chhattisgarh a Samaroh of Raigarh is organised by Ustad Allaudin Khan Sangeet Academy and Chakradhar Lalit Kala Kendra, with the co-operation of District Administration to commomenate the memory of Great King and Musician Maharaja Chakradhar Singh.Raigarh is a cultural city and is famous for Kathak dance and classical Music.
Every year on Ganesh Chaturthi a festival named Chakradhar Samaroh is organized in which music and dance exponents from all over India visit and display their art. Every year, on Ganesh Chaturthi a festival named 'Chakradhar Samaroh is organized in which artistic and skill full individuals from all over India visit and display their art.
