Konark Dance Festival

Konark Dance Festival is a five day dance festival held every year in the month of December mostly from 1 to 5 in backdrop of the Sun temple in Konark, Odisha in India. It is one of the biggest dance festivals held in odisha.[1]

The exquisite 'Salamander' or the 'dancing hall' of this shrine is an architectural wonder. Every inch of its walls have been covered with fine artistic designs of the ancient times. Musicians playing drums, cymbals and other musical instruments adorn the sculptures in Odissi dance poses. [2]

Many celebrated dancers from all over the country perform at this venue. Since 1986, this festival has been organized in the state jointly by Odisha Tourism[3] and Odissi Research Centre[4] to promote the diverse Indian dance heritage as well as the popularity of Konark Temple and Odisha as a tourist destination.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Konark Festival | Odisha Tourism". odishatourism.gov.in.
  2. ↑ Nayak, Prakash. "Konark Dance & Music Festival". konarkfestival.com.
  3. ↑ "Odisha Tourism". www.odishatourism.gov.in.
  4. ↑ "Welcome to Guru Kelu Charan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre". www.odissiresearchcentre.org.
  5. ↑ http://www.orissadiary.com/CurrentNews.asp?id=22768


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