VINDHYA & MADHYA PRADESH (MP)
Vindhya Pradesh was a former state of India. It was created in 1948, shortly after Indian independence, from the territories of the princely states in the eastern portion of the former Central India Agency. It was named for the Vindhya Range, which runs through the center of the province. The capital of the state was Rewa.
Vindhya Pradesh was merged into Madhya Pradesh in 1956. Madhya Pradesh(MP) is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and the largest city is Indore with Jabalpur, Gwalior, and Ujjain being the other major cities. Nicknamed as the “Heart of India” due to its geographical location, three sites in Madhya Pradesh have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO: the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, Buddhist Monuments by Sanchi and the Bhimbetika Rock Shelter.
FESTIVAL VENUE- SIDHI DISTRICT
Sidhi District is one of. the tribal districts of Madhya Pradesh state of India. The town of Sidhi is the district headquarters. The district is part of Rewa Division.
Sidhi is a part of Madhya Pradesh. It forms the northeastern boundary of the state. Sidhi is known for its natural environment, historical importance, and cultural roots. Sidhi has a number of natural resources with the river Sone draining the district, and with coal deposits which feed major industries across the country.
This is the birthplace of Birbal. Located in the area is the Sanjay Tiger Reserve or Sanjay National Park which tells the magnificence of the Lions here. There is also a park - Parasli.
