In Chhattisgarh, the Madai Festival is a grand tribal celebration primarily observed between December and March. While it is most famous in regions like Bastar and Kanker, it is a “travelling” festival that moves through various districts as different communities host their unique versions. While Korba is a major district in Chhattisgarh, the Madai Festival is most traditionally associated with the Gond tribe in the southern regions (Bastar, Kanker, Narayanpur). Local “Madai Melas” (fairs) may occur in Korba’s tribal pockets following the harvest, but they are typically smaller, community-led events whose dates are decided by village priests.