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What is Diyari, the other Diwali celebrated by tribals in Chhattisgarh?

short by Neeraja Nath / on Saturday, 31 October, 2026
Diyari, also known as Devari, is a traditional harvest festival celebrated primarily by tribal communities in Chhattisgarh on the same day as Diwali. One of the customs involves symbolically marrying crops to a Lord Narayana idol in agricultural fields. The festival is dedicated to farm animals, and crops are worshipped as a representation of Goddess Lakshmi and agricultural prosperity.
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