The local calendar is marked by vibrant agricultural and religious festivals.
* **Navratri Melas:** Grand fairs are held at Khallari and Birkoni during the Chaitra and Sharad Navratri, attracting thousands of devotees. * **Pola & Hareli:** Traditional Chhattisgarhi agricultural festivals. *Hareli* marks the beginning of the monsoon sowing season, while *Pola* involves the worship of farm bulls and features local fairs and children playing with clay bull toys. * **Maha Shivaratri:** Celebrated with immense fervor, particularly at the Gandheshwar Temple in nearby Sirpur. * **Weekly Haats:** Traditional farmers' and rural markets (haats) occur on designated days, serving as critical social and economic events for the community.
