Pestonji Memorial Day
Celebrated 1 January, annually
Majority Tribe
Local Kutru community (Halba, Gond residents)
Where is it celebrated ?
Grave of Pestonji at Kutru village, Bijapur
Unique Characteristics
A rare cultural touchpoint between urban India and Bastar’s tribal heartland; villagers gather at his grave to pay homage, blending personal romance, community tradition, and respect for the untamed spirit of nature