RVGPP 2022
Ram Navami Mahotsav
Ram Navmi is one of the Hindu Festivals that celebrates the birth of Lord Ram to Mata Kaushalya and Raja Dasratha. This Year on the occasion of Ram Navmi, we are coming together to celebrate the festivity at Shivrinarayan in Janjgir Champa district of Chhattisgarh which holds importance in the Hindu Mythology as one of those places where Ram visited during his exile or vanvas. The place is recognised as an important destination on the prestigious Ram Van Gaman Paryatan Paripath Project of Chhattisgarh.
Shivrinarayan and the legend of Shabari
Hindu Mythology describes Rama’s exile period to be a total of 14 years. More than 10 years of Ram’s exile are believed to have been spent in the present state of Chhattisgarh and Shivrinarayan happens to be one of those places which are intertwined with Ramayan for its famous story of Mata Shabari.
Shabari was a devotee of Lord Ram and waited for many years in this area for Ram’s audience. The strong devotion Shabari had for Ram, made Him visit Shabari instead of many others who were waiting to see Ram.
Shabari was very happy to meet Ram one day in the forest and offered him some berries she had collected meticulously for him. She had nothing but a pure heart to offer in her devotion to Ram. To ensure that Ram doesn’t get any bitter berry, Shabari offered berries only after tasting each one. To this, Lakshmana raised the concern that Shabari had already tasted them and therefore unworthy of eating. Ram said that of the many types of food he had tasted, "nothing could equal these berry fruits, offered with such devotion. You taste them, then alone will you know.”
There is a temple in the name of Shabari in Shivrinarayan based on this belief.
Vision for Ramnavami Mahotsav
Transform the occasion of Ramnavami into a three-day grand event
Ideal festival to highlight the qualities of Maryda Purushotam Ram
Highlight the values of Ram Rajya
Focus on the strength of religious tourism in Chhattisgarh
Spotlight on local art, culture, customs, heritage and the performing artists at the event
Encourage local entrepreneurs
To highlight the presence of Ram Mandalis who carry the strong connection with Ram and Ramayana through a unique style of presenting the folklore in the form of Manas Gaayan and to make the devotees aware of the rich culture of Chhattisgarh.
Highlight the efforts of Chhattisgarh in formulating the Ram Van Gaman Paryatan Paripath Project as a symbol of Rama's exile in Chhattisgarh and making it reach the devotees across the nation
Major RVGPP facilities Constructed in Shivrinarayan
Grand entrance
Tourist Information Center
Ramayan Interpretation Centre
Public toilets
Cafetaria
Establishment of statue of Ram, Lakshman & Shabari
Modular shops for entrepreneurs
Parking facilities
Upgradation and beautification of Temple Complex
Upgradation and beautification of Ghats with facilities of viewing Kiosks
Inauguration 8th April
Governor Miss Anusuiya Uikey / HCM Shri Bhupesh Baghel to kick off the celebration of three days event
Ram Mandalis to participate in a state wide competition
Padma Shri Mamta Chandrakar’s folk song performance
Event Flow 9th April
Honorable Speaker, Chhattisgarh Vidhan Shabha / Concerned Constituency Minister will be the Chief Guest of second day’s celebration.
Ram Mandalis to participate in a state wide competition
Anuradha Paudhwal’s Bhajan Performance
Event Flow 10th April
Performance by renowned Bhajan singer Shri Dilip Sarangi
HCM Shri Bhupesh Baghel to inaugurate the Tourist Information Centre Cum Ramayana Interpretation Center and other RVGPP facilities at Shivrinarayan
HCM Shri Bhupesh Baghel to initiate the closing Ceremony of the three day event
Honorable Speaker, Chhattisgarh Vidhan Shabha / Concerned Constituency Minister will be the Chief Guest of second day’s celebration.
Showcasing Film on Lord Ram
Performance of folk artist Dilip Shadangi
Manas Mandali performances (top prize winner)
HCM distributes prizes to Manas Mandali competition winners
Honorable Chief Minister will attend Mahanadi Aarti at Bodhghat
Dance drama by Alumni of Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalaya
Film on RVGPP and its destinations
Padma Shri Anoop Jalota finale performance
Performers
Padma Shri Anup Jalota is a singer and musician is well known for his rendition of bhajans and devotional songs. He is popularly known as the Bhajan Samraat.
Anuradha Paudwal is a singer whose rendition of bhajans are popular throughout India. In addition, she is a playback singer.
Padma Shri Mamta Chandrakar is a folk singer from Chhattisgarh. She is often referred to as the Nightingale of Chhattisgarh.
Dilip Shadangi is a folk singer from Chhattisgarh. He is also known as Jasgeet Samrat of Chhattisgarh.
Former student and artist of Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya and disciple of Pandit Birju Maharaj, Chi. Vishwajit Chakraborty is a nationally renowned artist for his choreography. 15 alumni of Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya along with artists will perform a dance drama on the theme of Ram Shabri.