The three-day ‘Goonj Mahotsav’ started at Silli on Monday with the presentation of Chhau dance by 5,001 artists and the felicitation of achievers from different fields. Governor CP Radhakrishanan said, “The festival depicts our rich cultural heritage besides the nation’s unity in diversity.” National Games gold medal winner Dinesh Kumar, Asian Games silver medallist Madhumita Kumari, National Games silver medallist Dipti Kumari and Aghani Kumari, musician Hemli Kumari, dancer Mohan Sais, and Birsa Munda Archery Academy president Neha Mahto were among those honoured. Padam shree winners namely Chhutni Mahto, Jamuna Tudu, Madhu Mansuri and Mukund Nayak were among those present.