Guru Ghasidas

Prominent saints of chattishgarh Vallabha Vallabhacharya (1479–1531 CE), also known as Vallabha, was a devotional philosopher, who founded the Krishna-centered Pushti sect of Vaishnavism in the Braj region of India, and the philosophy of Shuddha advaita. Vallabha was born in a Telugu Brahmin family that had been living in Varanasi, who escaped to the Champaran of Chhattisgarh state while expecting Vallabha, during the turbulent times of Hindu-Muslim conflicts in the late 15th century.Vallabha studied the Vedas and the Upanishads as a child, then travelled throughout the Indian subcontinent over 20 years. He became one of the important leaders of the ... Read more

Education and Educational Infrastructure of Chhattisgarh School Education in Chhattisgarh is handled mainly by two departments namely the Department of Education and the Department of Tribal Welfare. The Department of School Education works with the State Council for Education Research and Training (SCERT) that is responsible for the development of curricula and also the development and recommendation of text books to be adopted by the educational institutions. The District Institute for Educational Training (DIET) is responsible for training of Teachers. The State Board for Secondary Education is responsible for secondary education and examinations in the state. Department of School Education ... Read more

Awards of Chhattisgarh The ‘Rajya Alankaran’ (State-level felicitation awards) for 2016-17 The awards will be given during Rajyotsava’s concluding day ceremony at Naya Raipur. As per the list,Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh award for upliftment of Tribal and backward community was conferred to Sain Kumar of Dhamtari. Likewise, Gundadhur award for sports was given to Kumari Ramful Tondar from Mungeli. Minimata award for Women Empowerment was given to Chandeshwari Thakur Balod. Guru Ghasidas award for Social Awareness/Dalit Welfare was given to Same Bai Shastri Raipur; Thakur Pyarelal Singh award in Cooperative sector was given to Gaurela Sahkari Vipanan Sanstha Maryadit Pendra ... Read more

CHHATTISGARH Guru Baba Ghasidas Gave New Identity To C’garh: Prez   President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday said that 18th century legendary social reformer and truth seeker Guru Baba Ghasidas gave new identity to Chhattisgarh.   He was addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone of a Community Hall to be built at a cost of Rs 2.25 crore here.   Chief Minister Raman Singh presided over the function.   It was the President’s maiden visit to Chhattisgarh after him assuming office.   Kovind said that Ghiroudhpuri is a religious place of great significance to all Indians as it ... Read more