The culture of Madhya Pradesh is curbed out due the ample contributions of tribal communities. The history of Madhya Pradesh is glorified by the impact of Maurya and Mughal era. They had left behind not only the marvelous monuments and architectural wonders but also shaped the cultural modes of the region. Madhya Pradesh is the home of numerous tribes, which also has resulted in amalgamating their own tradition. In fact three distinct tribes namely Gonds, Bhils and Oraons influence the culture of Madhya Pradesh . The scenic beauty, fertile plains, flora and fauna, have nurtured the inhabitants , thus enabling them to fructify their creative acumen. Music, dance and other traits of Madhya Pradesh culture is, thus, colored by the creative zeal of the `desi` tribes, integrating to the magnanimous culture of Indian subcontinent.

Festivals
No one can claim to have known the region fully without identifying its festival jamboree. Festivals, too, enrich the culture of Madhya Pradesh. The region of Madhya Pradesh is the locale of fairs and festivals, which also becomes its style mantra. In other words, culture of Madhya Pradesh is incubated due to exquisite festival celebrations. Apart from celebrating all other Indian festivals like Holi, Dusshera , the tribal festivals and fairs are also observed in full vigor and merrymaking. Revelry, drinks and alien amusement like cock fighting, dancing label these tribal festivals in Madhya Pradesh.. `Kalidas Samaroh`, `Tansen Samaroh` and a dance fete in Khajuraho are celebrated, in great fiesta, with vast number of avid participants. Religious festivals too are observed with veneration. In West Nimar and Jabua regions of Mandhyanchal , a colorful festival called Bhagoria Haat is feted by the Bhils and Bhilalas tribes.

It is a mass `svayamvara`, is held in vividness before Holi festival in the month of March. The Madai fairs of Narayanpur, Kondagaon, Dantewara and Dhanara, falls within February, March and April every year in gear vividness.

Besides Chaitra fair the Dhup Dehi ka Mela of Hirapur the Ram Navami fair and the Gal Yatras are feted at various places in Madhya Pradesh region.

Music and Dance
Music too is rich and vibrant encompassing the rich heritage of musicians. The culture of Madhya Pradesh , in true sense, is widely recognized for its musical extravaganza and dancing rhythms . Folk songs, songs of Indian classical music genre are equally popular among music lovers. In Bastar, the Muria and Sing Maria tribes are famous for the songs namely relo. These are hummed by the tribal children. The region is also fructified by dhankul songs colligated with evoking Danteshwari, a goddess, and the `chait parah`. In Jagdalpur, leha songs are famous. These are ritual song sung at the time of the departure from near and dear ones. The Kamar people are cognized for wedding song, often directed to fabled cornetist, known as Moharia. During festivals, the swaying tunes of songs in accompaniment with bansi, harmonium, flute, chastise both young hearts as well as oldies. The bans is an instrument excusively found in Madhya Pradesh.It is an `aerophonic` musical instrument about four feet in length. It is made of bamboo, and fiddled by the Rawats.

The ambience of frenzy is even more heightened by the suave steps of the dancing troupes. The colourful Maria Gonds of Bastar fete their important events by dancing. The most popular dance form is the outstanding wedding dancing, called the Gaur is worthy to watch . Tribal dances like Phag, Lota and various stilt dance styles are also prevalent Dressed up in colored clothes, the tribal population dance and hum melodious numbers thus depicting various aspects of socio-political and cultural scenarios. In nutshell, these bonanzas create a spectacular aura to its audiences both at home and abroad.

Lifestyle
Hindi and Marathi are the main language spoken by the people. Besides the usage of the tribal languages like Bhili and Gondi has been found out and they belong to the Indo-European and Dravidian language clans. The region looms large in lush textiles and rural handiworks. The people treasure handloom Chanderi and Maheshwar silks. Madhya Pradesh is a hub of `erotic` artistries and beautiful architectural works. Khajuraho Temple in the Chhatarpur district is a perfect example and the ancient Chandela Kings constructed it. UNESCO has announced the Khajuraho Group of Monuments (1986) including Devi Jagadambi temple, Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989) and the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003) as World Heritage Sites. Tribal craftsmen are skilled in metal wares and esthetic objects.

This move has automatically prompted the tourists to step into the region and explore its artistic treasures. Nature lovers too throng the dense forests and wild life sanctuaries that have proliferated in Madhyanchal . As a consequence, in different cities of Madhya Pradesh, hotels, pubs, restaurants, thus, are constructed to meet this demands of infiltration of tourists in great numbers through out the year.

Cuisine
The people of Madhya Pradesh are enticed by sumptuous dishes, making the cuisine an integral element of the culture of Madhya Pradesh. The foods are hot and spicy . It is interesting to note that within the same region people prefer variations in food meals. Wheat and mutton are favorites for north and west and people of south and eastern provinces devour fish and rice. A special type of wheat cakes, namely, Bafla soused in rich ghee and then it is consumed with `daal` . Sweet ladoos are being savored afterwards. Some people especially those residing in Gwalior and Indore has developed the taste for milk and milk-based cookeries. Bhopalites make dainty mutton and fish dishes. Rogan josh, korma, yummy keema, biryani pilaf and kababs such as shami and seekh are delicacies and become the trademarks of Madhya Pradesh cuisine. To beat the heat of sultry summers , the people of Madhya Pradesh savore voluptuously juicy fruits like melons, custard apples, papayas, guavas and bananas. Lasi is the favorite drink for the Madhya Pradesh natives. Besides the region is productive of alcohols prepared from the sugarcanes. A special type of liqor called sulfi is prepared extracted from the flowers of mohua trees.

Madhya Pradesh is a place highly acclaimed for its treasure of historical edifices and relics. Along with this, meandering rivers with its booties, rich flora and fauna have made the life in Madhya Pradesh easy and comfortable. This has thus initiated its people to devote ample time to undertake the task of preserving and also enriching their musical heritage, dance styles, festivals, arts and crafts-all the embodiments of culture of Madhya Pradesh attributed to Royal sagas and tribal tradition.