From 4,000-Year-Old Dhokra to Tribal Heritage, Chhattisgarh’s Cultural Story Comes Alive at the 8th PM Mementos

The Ministry of Culture has showcased a collection of 16 mementos from Chhattisgarh as part of the 8th PM Mementos. The collection highlights traditional crafts and heritage, featuring ancient lost-wax metal-casting (Dhokra) items such as Elephant Head Nandi and a Madia-Madin Tribal Couple Bust. It also includes a traditional tribal ceremonial headgear, a Ramnami Samaj chanting stole, depictions of religious landmarks, a woodcut panel depicting the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, and models representing institutions in Nava Raipur. The auction proceeds will support the Namami Gange Project and are hosted on the official PM Mementos e-Auction portal until October 31, 2026.