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Hareli Tihar is a important festival celebrated in the state of Chhattisgarh, India. It coincides with "Hariyali Amavasya" of Shravan month or the No Moon day of Shravan month of Hindu lunar calender which comes in July-August of English calender. It is also called 'the first festival of Chhattisgarh' as it comes at the time when paddy or Dhan seeds sown starts leafing which is later transplanted to larger areas of field for cropping. This festival is specially reverred by Farmers which comprises the majority population of the region.
Special worship rituals are done for praying for good harvest and homage is paid to all the farm instruments and tools for example "Nangar"(the plough)
The festival is the time for Chhattisgarhi dishes which are prepared as offerings. For example Gudha chilla, fara, gul gul bhajiya etc.
Neem twigs are hanged in the gateways as a symbol to ward off diseases regarded as evil which will naturally increase during ongoing monsoon season.
Special rituals related to tribal customs are done by the "Baiga clansman" for protection of village and crops from unwanted diseases and events.
Evening is the time for collective games like Gedi race or bamboo running, bullock cart racing and other village games.
The government of Chhattisgarh state has declared the day as official state holiday. In modern times this festival is especially celebrated to remind the agricultural roots of our community and to pay respect to the hardwork of farmers for their contribution to the society
References
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