Chief Minister pays tribute to Dau Dular Singh Mandaraji on his death anniversary

Raipur, September 23

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai paid tribute to late Dau Dular Singh Mandaraji, considered the father of folk art ‘Nacha’ in Chhattisgarh, on his death anniversary on September 24th.
Shri Sai said that Dau Mandaraji dedicated his entire life to revive and preserve ‘Nacha’. The folk dance Nacha reached new heights after Mandaraji popularized it among folk artists and encouraged their participation, elevating it to a new level. He used Nacha as a medium to raise public awareness about social evils.
Shri Sai said that Dau Mandaraji kept the folk culture of Chhattisgarh alive through Nacha and remained engaged throughout his life to preserve it. The state government presents the Dau Dular Singh Mandaraji Award in the field of folk art and crafts to honor genuine practitioners of the art and preserve the integrity of Nacha.
Chief Minister said that Dauji’s invaluable contribution in the preservation of Chhattisgarhi folk art cannot be forgotten. Even today, his personality and work inspires the new generation.