The Culture prevailing in Raipur district is that of chhattisgarh. ‘Chhattisgarhi’ is the local language that most of the people in this area love to converse in. chhattisgarh culture in itself is very rich and interesting.

Since ancient times people in this region have been known to have strong faith in God which gives devotional touch to this culture. In rural belt even now, one can see some people depending mostly on traditional ways of curing (treatment) apart from being superstitious. ‘Baigas’ (traditional medical practitioners) apply their own methods (called Jhad phook) to cure diseases and snake bites etc. However, known for their modesty, kindness and adjustable nature people of this area are fond of variety in dressing, entertainment and way of living.

They tend to follow new life styles and this is the prime reason behind people adopting modern life styles and thus chhattisgarh culture and tradition are now mostly limited to rural areas. This culture has unique styles of music and dance.

Raut Nacha, Dewar Nacha, Panthi & Soowa, Padki and Pandwani are some of musical styles and dance dramas. Pandwani is a famous musical way of singing Mahabharata in this region. This particular music style has been brought into lime light by well known Teejan Bai and young Ritu Verma. Colourful dresses and variety of ornaments are ’spice of life’ for women and men of this part of country .

Women are fond of ‘Kachhora’ a typical manner of wearing saree. In fact women wearing ‘Lugda’ (saree) and ‘Polkha’ (blowse) with set of attractive ornaments are symbolic of tradition and heritage of chhattisgarh. Various decorative items used by women are Baandha (necklace made of coins) and silver necklace ’suta’, ‘Phuli’ for nose, ‘Bali’ and Khuntis for ears, ‘Ainthi’ (of silver worn on forearm), Patta, Choora (bangles), Kardhani on waist (a belt like thing made of silver), Pounchhi a ring for upper arm and Bichhiya worn on toes. Men also decorate themselves with Koundhi (necklace of beads) and Kadhah (bangle) for occasions like dances.