BHANGURIYA MELA

Bhanguriya  Mela is a famous festival of seven days which is held before holi by tribal community in Chhotaudepur. This mela is  celebrated in a grand manner and organized in the different places of Chhotaudepur every year . There is cultural program by tribal community representing their culture, Haat Bazaar for some exiting handicraft shopping and more memories for visitors to take home along with with scenic views of  nearby attractions This festival gives closer experience of the tribal people culture  to its visitors during mela time.  The  holi celebration after this festival adds delight to visitors experience.   Chhotaudepur is a tribal district. The  Native people (Adivasi ) of Chhotaudepur are called Rathava .This name originates from their older residence region named rath . Their main occupation is agriculture.  Bhanguriya Mela is a celebration of prosperity and livelihood of tribe .The festival was started around seven centuries back when a local king Bhangu Nayak organized an event to attract locals who were migrating to nearby districts due to famine.  Legend has it that at the same time the area received good rainfall and people returned .The agriculture yield was also good People were happy with good crop . They made offerings to Lord Shiva as a gesture of gratitude. This later became an annual custom which over the years converted into a larger festival. The visitors can experience the culture and enjoy the dance by tribal community , traditional instrumental music , folk songs folk , stories and delicious local food with the pleasant atmosphere.