Answer: Chhattisgarh
Notes: President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Bastar Pandum festival at Jagdalpur in Bastar division of Chhattisgarh. This festival takes place in the Bastar district to showcase traditional tribal arts, handicrafts, folk costumes, cuisine, and culture, featuring tribes like the Gond, Maria, and Muria. The festival hosts divisional-level competitions till 9 February, with more than 700 artists from 84 teams performing tribal dances, handicrafts, traditional cuisine, and indigenous music.
