Raipur, November 01, 2026: The grand Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav 2026, the state foundation day ceremony begins today at the Rajyotsav Grounds in Naya Raipur Atal Nagar. Spanning three days, the event will showcase a vibrant confluence of the state’s cultural diversity, folk arts, and traditions.
The inaugural ceremony on November 1 at 6:00 PM will feature Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya as the Chief Guest. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai will preside over the event.
Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh, Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu and Deputy Chief Ministers Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma will be present as guests of honour.
The ceremony will also be graced by state government ministers, Members of Parliament, Members of the Legislative Assembly, and other public representatives.
On the second day, November 2, Governor Ramen Deka will attend as the Chief Guest, with Tourism and Culture Minister Rajesh Agrawal presiding over the proceedings. MLAs Rajesh Munat, Purandar Mishra, Motilal Sahu, Sunil Soni, Anuj Sharma, and Indra Kumar Sahu will be present as guests of honour.
The Rajyotsav will conclude on November 3, with Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah as the Chief Guest.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai will preside over the closing ceremony.
During the event, the ‘State Honours Ceremony’ (Rajya Alankaran Samaroh) will also be held to recognize and honour individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields.
Marking the state’s foundation day, the three-day ‘Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav 2026’ begins today, highlighting Chhattisgarh’s rich cultural heritage, glorious folk traditions, tribal lifestyle, and unique artistic and musical landscape.
Over the next three days, artists from various regions of the state will showcase their folk arts, while renowned playback singers from across the country will add to the vibrancy of the celebrations with their performances.
