The city of Kondagaon is located in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. It is a part of the Bastar district of the state. This is a tribal district. Thus the culture and the customs are different here from the other parts of the state.
The city of Kondagaon is an important center for promoting tribal art and architecture. This city is famous for local handicrafts. The terracotta elephants that are sold everywhere in the Kondagaon city is the most famous among the craft items of this place. The craftsmen of this region are also famous for their bell metal work and stone carving. Items made of bamboo and iron of Kondagaon is also very popular among the visitors.
The largest section of the total population of the Kondagaon city practices the Hindu religion. There are also some people residing in this Chhattisgarh city who follow the Muslim faith. Goddess Dhanteswari is the most important deity of the city of Kondagaon. Apart from this the various tribal communities of this region have their own faith and worship different deities. Most of them are the deified version of the trees and other natural elements of the forests.
Kondagaon in Chhattisgarh is a famous market town of the India. Many people visit this place on their tribal tour in Chhattisgarh.
Last Updated on : 29th March 2013
