Monday, December 6, 2010

Destination of Raigarh of CG

Raigarh 
is known for 2 things:
  • Dhokra - the craft metalware created by hot wax casting
  • Silk - which is of two types, tassar and mulberry, and is of high (export) quality 
Ram Jharna
Lord Ram is believed to have drunk from this natural spring, about 18 km from Raigarh. Ram Jharna is a popular picnic spot.
Gomarda Reserve Forest
This 278 sq km forest, about 60 km from Raigarh, in Sarangarh, is home to tigers and bears.
Chakradhar Samaroh
This music festival, is organised by the Ustad Allaudin Khan Sangeet Academy and the Chakradhar Lalit Kala Kendra, to commemorate the memory of Maharaja Chakradhar Singh. This former ruler, a great tabla player and dancer, wrote many books on music and

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