Dhamtari

Dhamtari is a district located in the state of Chhattisgarh and was officially formed in the year 1998, after the amalgamation of Dhamma and Tarai. Dhamtari is surrounded by the Satpura range in the eastern part, which is popularly known by the name of Sihawa Pahad. In the west is Kanker district and north is Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh. The Dhamtari district still preserves its tribal history and culture in different traditional art forms like music, local cuisines and dance. The tribal hamlets present in the district represent the ancient tribal culture that was prevalent earlier.

Dhamtari is an important tourist town of Chattisgarh, also known for its temples. Dhamtari is located along the banks of Mahanadi and its tributaries Pairy, Sendur, Sondur, Joan, Kharun and Shivnath. Paddy cultivation is common in these lands. The district still preserves its tribal history and culture in tribal hamlets and different traditional art forms like music, local cuisines and dance.