Konark Dance
Festival is celebrated in Konark, Orisssa. This dance festival
is celebrated for almost five days in the first week of
December. This festival is jointly organised by Orissa Tourism
and Odissi Research Centre. This festival is organized as a
tribute to the famous Sun temple of Konark in the open air
auditorium against the background of the famous Sun temple of
Konark. During this festival, the famous classical dancers of
India gather at this place and present live performance. This
festival provides a platform to the various artists and
classical dancers from all over the country. Various classical
dances like Odissi, Bharat Natyam, Manipuri, Kathak and Chhow
Dance and music programmes are organised during the festival. A marvelous
crafts mela, with a variety of handicrafts and delectable
cuisine, are the added attraction of the festival. |