{"id":733,"date":"2025-03-31T18:16:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T18:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefrontpage24.com\/?p=733"},"modified":"2025-03-31T18:16:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T18:16:54","slug":"bastar-pandum-a-cultural-renaissance-for-development-says-chief-minister-vishnudev-sai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefrontpage24.com\/?p=733","title":{"rendered":"Bastar Pandum: A Cultural Renaissance for Development, Says Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"187\">TFP Bureau, Raipur, March 31, 2025: The upcoming <strong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"251\">Bastar Pandum 2025<\/strong>, a festival celebrating the art, culture, and traditions of the Bastar region, promises to mark a new chapter in the region&#8217;s development through culture. Set to take place on <strong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"439\">April 3<\/strong>, the festival will feature a special recitation by renowned poet Dr. Kumar Vishwas, who will narrate the unique story of <strong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"579\">&#8216;Bastar&#8217;s Ram&#8217;<\/strong>. This event, which will take place in <strong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"631\">Dantewada<\/strong>, aims to highlight Bastar\u2019s spiritual significance and foster peace and cultural revival.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"1349\">In his remarks, <strong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"773\">Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai<\/strong> hailed the festival as more than just an event\u2014calling it a <strong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"858\">cultural renaissance<\/strong> that connects the soul of Bastar to its rich traditions and spiritual legacy. &#8220;Bastar Pandum is a celebration of Bastar&#8217;s identity, faith, and aspirations. Programs like \u2018Bastar Ke Ram\u2019 symbolize how the path to progress is deeply rooted in culture and tradition,&#8221; he said. The Chief Minister expressed his confidence that the festival would establish Bastar as a prominent cultural destination on the global map and inspire future generations to embrace their tribal heritage with pride.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1988\">The event will also focus on <strong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1430\">Bastar\u2019s historical connection to the Ramayana<\/strong>, as the region is significant for being part of the <strong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1507\">Dandakaranya forests<\/strong>, where Lord Ram spent time during his exile. Dr. Kumar Vishwas will narrate the special story of <strong data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1624\">\u2018Bastar Ke Ram\u2019<\/strong>, exploring the deep spiritual and cultural ties between the region and Lord Ram, creating a bridge between mythology and local traditions. &#8220;When the echoes of <strong data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1797\">Ram Katha<\/strong> by Dr. Kumar Vishwas resonate through the valleys of Bastar, it will symbolize not just storytelling, but a deeper feeling of peace, unity, and cultural rebirth,&#8221; added the Chief Minister.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2470\"><strong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2028\">Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma<\/strong> emphasized that festivals like <strong data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2077\">Bastar Pandum<\/strong> and programs like <strong data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2115\">&#8216;Bastar Ke Ram&#8217;<\/strong> are vital in connecting Bastar to the rest of India and the world. He praised the Chief Minister\u2019s vision for the region, noting that such cultural initiatives are crucial in ending violence and establishing peace through unity and shared traditions. &#8220;Today, Bastar proudly witnesses the end of conflict and the rise of peace through culture,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2857\">The <strong data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2498\">Bastar Pandum 2025<\/strong> festival, organized by the state government, will feature a variety of programs aimed at preserving and promoting the local tribal art, culture, and lifestyle. The inaugural session, set to begin at <strong data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2706\">6 pm<\/strong>, will feature Dr. Kumar Vishwas\u2019s recitation of <strong data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2774\">\u2018Bastar Ke Ram\u2019<\/strong>, marking the beginning of a new era for the region&#8217;s cultural and economic growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Kumar Vishwas to Recite &#8216;Bastar&#8217;s Ram&#8217; in a Celebration of Bastar&#8217;s Rich Heritage<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":735,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[118,117],"tags":[132],"class_list":["post-733","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chhattishgarh","category-state","tag-bastar-pandum-2025"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Bastar Pandum: A Cultural Renaissance for Development, Says Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai - 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