PURTALA- THE ISLAND NEAR BHOPAL



Purtala is a beautiful untouched tourist spot located about 213 km (4- 5 hour journey) from Bhopal on Bhopal- Nagpur road. Purtala is a nice picnic spot rich in Singhori wildlife and bio diversity. There is a beautiful island near Purtala which takes 30 minutes by motorboat ride. Long walk can also be enjoyed in Purtala. To reach Purtala, one has to follow the route of Badi Bareli via Bhimbetaka, Ratapani, Abhyarandya and Shahganj. One can take a night stay at Purtala; forest hut and caretaker is available at Purtala.

‘BIJNA’ – THE HAND FAN’S EXHIBITION



The exhibition hand fan's is organized in Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum Bhopal from various states of India like Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Gujarat, Assam, Rajasthan, Punjab, Maharashtra, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Karnataka, Haryana, Bihar, Tripura and West Bengal exhibited. Apart from India hand fans of other countries as well like France, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Japan, Bangladesh, Indonesia and South Korea. Ever since ancient times hand fan's has a incredibly significant role in our life. It is not only part of our daily life but also has a unique place in our culture and traditions. Design, decoration and hard work behind these hand fans make this a unique form of art. 
 


Bijna exhibition started from 03 April 2014 to 30 April 2014. Except Mondays and government holidays the exhibition will open from 12pm to 8pm.


Venue- Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS).


SINGHORI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY




The Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the year 1976 spread over a total area of 288 sq. km. The Tiger, Leopard, Sambhar, Chital, Wild Boar, etc. are amongst the most spotted animal species here. Choukigarh Fort, Bhandariya Temple, and Caves of Jamgarh. On the Occasion of Shivratri, a fair is organized at various temples around the Sanctuary like the Bhandariya, Shiv Temple. Also places like Bhopal, Delabadi, Bhojpur, Pachmarhi are around the Sanctuary, which serve as wonderful touring spots for visitors. Forest Rest House, Bhandiv Forest Rest House Bumhori, P. W. D. Rest House, Bari is available for accommodation at the Sanctuary.

Contact for Reservation- The D.F.O. Obedullaganj Division, District- Raisen, M.P.
Phone- 07480- 22406207480- 224062 (o), 224063(R).


JHEEL MAHOTSAV, BHOPAL





Jheel Mahotsav 2014. Bhopal Jheel Mahotsav Samiti, Government of Madhya Pradesh in collaboration of Directorate of Culture for the first time in this city of lakes Bhopal is organising Jheel Mahotsav, a three day cultural festival.


The festival would be organising at various locations like Boat club, Khanugaon, Siar Sapata, Motia Lake, Bharat Bhawan, Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum among others in addition to other district Headquarters. This three day festival aims to inform the public about lake and lake-shore values and to increase respect for the perseverance of water through primitive method and means. Numbers of artists belonging to various art forms are invited from all over the country to give performances of cultural activities, vocal, instrumental etc in the festival. Extending the innovation Jheel Mahtosav, mobile stages are being created for the dance performances which are to be rendered from morning 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM evening on all the three days of Mahotsav from 14th- 16th February.