Dashara Rath - Manav Sangrhalaya Bhopal

One of the most famous and known structure of Manav Sanghrahalaya.

The festival of Dussehra is celebrated with great devotion at Jagdalpur town of Bastar district Chhattisgarh from ancient times it is an occasion to propitiate danteshwari mai the supreme goddess of the local Pantheon. On the occasion Rath (Chariot) is drawn by people with the help of ropes and a procession follows the moving of Earth. The Institution of boarding the Rath started from the days of Maharaja Purushottam Dev who was the ruler of Baster in 14th century. During olden days the ruler of buster used to sit on the Rath and make circumambulation of Mavil Gudi (Temple) and Jagannath Gudi (Temple). The two rath, four wheeled pool Rath and eight wheeled Rani Rath are said to be boon given to rulers of buster by Lord Jagannath Puri Orissa.

The colorful festival on the occasion of Dussehra strengthen the bonds of social unity and degree of friendship among the people of Bastar. On this occasion villagers from distant villages including headman, priest, feudal chips the local diviners, shamans, come to Jagdalpur with their offerings along with village deities, carried in litters.

this particular Dusshera Rath has 8 wheels the diameter of each wheels is 49 inches and thickness is 11 inches. The total height of the Chariot is 32 feet, length is 35 feet and breadth is 18 feet. As per the size and sacred concerned it is a prized object in IGRMS's display.

Amazing place

Dashahra Rath located i Manav Sangrahalay Lake view Road Shymala Hills Bhopal. Rath is very attractive and beautiful made by wooden. IGRMS open time 11Am to 6.30 Pm Entry Fee Rs.50/- per person.