 On Poornima people celebrate the Madai festival in respect of the goddess Kesharpal Kesharpalin Devi.In January, the people of Kanker, and the adjoining areas of Charama and Kurna, celebrate the Madai festival.In the month of February, the festival is celebrated in Bastar district and there the festival is celebrated in the respect of Cheri-Chher-Kin.