Konark Dance Festival 2012

When: December 2012
Where: Konark, Orissa

Konark is best known for the majestic Sun temple which dominates the town. Situated 35 km away from Puri in the state of Orissa, the Sun temple is a World Heritage Monument and every year in December serves as a back drop to the scintillating Konark Festival, a very big and well attended event that showcases the different traditional dance forms of India. During the festival, talented dancers and their troupes descend on Konark to display their skill and mastery over age-old dance forms ranging from the classic Bharat Natyam, the graceful Odissi and Manipuri, to the expressive Kathakali and Chau dance styles amongst others. Dancer lovers will have treat over these five days and enjoy watching the skilful renditions of these highly trained dancers.

A Crafts Mela is also held alongside the Konark Festival so that visitors can also be exposed to the master craftsmen of the region and on display are sculptures and other handicrafts. The Konark Festival is one of the biggest dance festivals held in India and is popular with tourist and dance aficionados alike. Be in Konark in December if you want to witness the rich cultural heritage of India.

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