Gondi, Urdu, Korku, Musai etc. so many languages/dialects are in use in the district. The majority of the tribal people speak in Gondi and Hindi mixed with Marathi. Among the most celebrated cultural functions/festivals in the district are Pola, Bhujalia, Meghnath, Akhadi, Harijyoti etc. The 'Gotmar Mela' of Pandhurna is a unique and world-renowned fair. On Shivrathri day 'Mahadev Mela' is celebrated each year on "chourgadh". Chhindwara is the home of many famous temples and mosques. Many festivals and dances are celebrated in Chhindwara and nearby villages. Sela dance, Gedi dance, Nagpanchmi dance to name a few. Famous festivals in nearby villages include Chouth ka dangal and panchmi ka mela. Education Schools Chhindwara has more than 300 state-sponsored schools, which are affiliated to the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE). In addition, there are two Kendriya Vidyalayas in the city, affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The city is also served by numerous other private schools affiliated to either CBSE, ICSE, MPBSE. Schools include:- Nirmal Public School Delhi Public School, Chhindwara Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Singodi Govt excellence school Nirmala English Medium Sen. Sec. School Edify School Chhindwara Sant Sri Asharamji Gurukul First Step School Vidya Niketan Hr. Sec. School Arihant international school Balaji Public H.S. School Danielson H M School Chhindwara Delhi public school Gyan Ganga Higher Secondary school Jai Gurudev International School Podar International SchooL Vidya Bhumi Public School Kendriya Vidyalaya Maharshi Vidya Mandir School Bharat Bharati School Sunrays School Rose Public School Danielson English Medium School Model convent HS English Medium School Some of notable Hindi medium schools:- Vidya Niketan School St. Joseph School Excellence School MLB Girls School Saraswati Shishu Mandir Bharti Vidya Mandir School Shri Shanti Nath higher secondary school Gyan Bharti Higher Secondary School Chandangaon Bhagwan Shri Chand public school Higher education Chhindwara is relatively developed from its neighboring districts in terms of education and there are opportunities available for students in almost all disciplines. Raja Shankar Shah University Raja Shankar Shah University, formerly known as Chhindwara University, is a state university in Chhindwara. It is the only state university in the Satpura region and provides degrees to most non-technical colleges in and around Chhindwara. Funded by the state government, the university has a residential campus and serves as an affiliating university for colleges of Four other districts. The institution affiliates the colleges of Chhindwara district and other neighbouring districts like