CM Sai pays tribute to Nacha Pioneer Dau Dular Singh Mandaraji

Raipur, March 31

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai paid heartfelt tribute to the late Dau Dular Singh Mandaraji on his birth anniversary, remembering him as the torchbearer of Chhattisgarh’s rich folk art tradition and the “father of Nacha”.

In his message, the Chief Minister stated that Dau Mandaraji not only revived the traditional folk form ‘Nacha’ but also transformed it into a powerful medium of “social awareness and cultural expression” by taking it to the masses. He organised and brought together rural folk artists, giving Nacha a renewed identity and dignity. Through his efforts, this art form evolved beyond entertainment into a platform for “public awareness and positive social change”.

He said that through lifelong dedication and perseverance, Dau Mandaraji kept the folk culture of Chhattisgarh alive and worked tirelessly to preserve it. His contribution will always be remembered as an integral part of the state’s “cultural heritage and identity”.

The Chief Minister added that the state government honours artists who have made outstanding contributions in the field of folk art and craft with the ‘Dau Dular Singh Mandaraji Samman’, which stands as a true tribute to his legacy.

He further noted that the life and work of Dau Mandaraji continue to inspire the younger generation to stay connected with their roots and promote “folk traditions and cultural values” forward.