Anzaar Nabi

Mahua

Mahua, the tree of life in Bastar region. Collection of Mahua flowers from the forests tunes the lives of a family during this season. Women who are the backbone of rural economy play a vital role in the collection and safeguarding of Mahua trees. #WomensDay2026 #mahuaflowers

Rang bhang of Phagun Mandai

Holika dahan and rang bhang of Phagun Mandai at Dantewada witnessed an assembly of deities and devotees. Holika dahan is done by burning the palm leaves collected on the day of Taad palanga dhoni and with the ash, rang bhang is celebrated the next day. #phagunmandai #Holi2026

Adenga Mela #kondagaon

Adenga Mela #kondagaon

Where culture meets nature, that is Bastar. A set of images from Adenga Mela in Kondagaon district which had an assemblage of deities and devotees. #festivalsofbastar #incredibleindia #anzaarnabiphotography

Cultivated in the Darbha region of Bastar and first harvested in 2021, Bastar Coffee is making the change in the lives of many people. #bastarcoffee #anzaarnabiphotography #developmentstories

A story of determination, resilience, and transformation, that has changed the lives of many from once a left wing extremism affected area - Bastar Coffee. #bastarcoffee #anzaarnabiphotography #developmentstories

Gedi dance, a vibrant celebration of Chhattisgarh's tribal heritage. Men and women, adorned in colourful costumes and feathers, move in perfect sync to the pulsating beats of the 'mandri' and 'dhol'. The air is filled with energy, and the spirit of the community. - Kondagaon

Kondagaon Mela 2026

Kondagaon Mela 2026

Kondagaon Mela 2026 An assemblage of representations of scores of local deities to carry forward the 700 years old tradition was witnessed here. Shamans and devotees gathered together to offer their obeisances. #kondagaonmela #animism #bastarheritage #bastarculture #anzaarnabi

Lush greenery, rocky terrain, and milky cascading waters down the Hasdeo river, makes Amritdhara Waterfall. - Manendragarh - Chirmiri - Bharatpur district #waterfallsofchhattisgarh #amritdhara #mcbdistrict #anzaarnabiphotography

Palnar market scenes

So much happens in weekly markets that it is always a delightful experience to visit them. Here are a few snippets from the Palnar market in Dantewada district, showing life around the market. #weeklymarkets #tribalmarkets #dantewada_district #anzaarnabiphotography

When oral heritage gets etched in skin, godna is born. This baiga tribal woman carries her tradition in the form of tattoos on her body. - Kabirdham #godnaart #portraitphotography #anzaarnabiphotography

Against the setting sun and layered hills, rhythms rise from the earth, when Bison Horn Maria dancers move as one. #bastarstories #bisonhornmaria #dandamimaria #tribesofindia #anzaarnabiphotography

Creations of the river offer scenic views and spots. Here is a beautiful waterfall on the river Hasdeo that attracts visitors from around the region. Gaurghat Waterfall, Koriya #koreatourism #koriyatourism #gaurghat #waterfallsofchhattisgarh #anzaarnabiphotography

'Minimalism', the term that has taken over the world as a way of life, has been practiced since centuries in villages of Bastar. A glimpse of a Muria tribal home near Kondagaon. #anzaarnabiphotography #kondagaontourism #muriatribesofchhattisgarh #minimalism