President Murmu to attend the Muria Durbar at Jagdalpur during Bastar Dussehra
23 October 2026
President Droupadi Murmu is in Chhattisgarh on 23 October 2026, the second day of her visit to the state, and her programme at Jagdalpur includes the historic Muria Durbar.
The Muria Durbar is part of the Bastar Dussehra celebrations and dates back to Bastar's royal era.
It brings traditional community leaders, including Manjhis and Chalkis, together with government officials to take up local issues.
Her first stop is the historic Maa Danteshwari Temple at Jagdalpur, where she will offer prayers.
She will interact with local tribal leaders, priests and residents at Lalbagh Maidan before departing for Delhi.
In plain words
Manjhi Manjhi — A traditional village headman in the Bastar region.