Konark Dance Festival - कोणार्क नृत्य महोत्सव
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On the banks of the Bay of Bengal is situated the famous archeological and historical site of Orissa, the Konark Temple. A World Heritage Site, the Konark Temple is dedicated to the Sun God. Designed as the chariot of the Sun God, the Konark Temple has 24 wheels each about 10 feet in diameter. The entrance of the temple has seven horses of the chariot. Two lions placed at the entrance are like the gate keepers of the temple.
Konark Festival in the Sun Temple, Konark, offers an unforgettable experience every December 5th. A host of celebrated dancers from allover the country perform on the temple platform or beach.
The sound of ghungroo bells, flute and pakhauj fill the air and a marvelous crafts Mela, with a variety of handicrafts and delectable cuisine, adds to the festive mood.
The Sun Temple - a magnificent structure designed as the chariot of the Sun God, drawn by seven exquisitely carved horses, stands in solitary splendour on the beach at Konark.
This is the venue of a joyous festival of classical dance and music which is held annually. A host of celebrated dancers from all over the country perform in the open air auditorium. The sound of ghungroo bells, flute and pakhauj fill the air and a marvelous crafts Mela, with a variety of handicrafts and delectable cuisine, adds to the festive mood.
The intricate carvings and the elaborate designs of the 700 year old heritage site of the Konark Temple make it an architectural wonder. The medieval architecture is uniquely used in the temple making it one of the most significant tourist locations in Orissa. Devotees and tourists from Indian and abroad visit the temple all through the year.
The Konark Temple is not famous only for the architecture and sculptures but also for the Konark Dance Festival, Konark. The dance festival also draws the attention of many art lovers in India and across the globe.
The sun temple in Konark, about 65 km from Bhubaneswer, near the sacred city of Puri, in Orissa better known as the 'Black Odissi Dance Pagoda' is a magnificent structure built of black granite designed as the chariot of the Sun God drawn by seven exquisitely carved horses. The temple situated on the Chandrabhaga beach of Konark is famed as a world heritage site. The exquisite 'Natyamandap' or the 'dancing hall' of this 700-year old shrine is an architectural wonder with well-adorned sculptures in Odissi dance poses, often expressed as poetry transcribed on stone.
An open air auditorium with the temple as the backdrop, is the venue of the Konark Festival, a major dance festival held annually in early December which showcases a magical parade of the classical and traditional dance forms of India. The Natya Mandap holds a similar festival of classical dance and music in February also, from the 19th to the 21st annually.
Konark Festival held was organised for the first time in 1989 in the Open Air Auditorium at Konark constructed with the financial assistance of Government of India. Conceived as a festival of Classical Dances of India, the objective of Konark Festival was to promote Konark, as well as Orissa as a tourist destination.
A host of celebrated dancers from all over the country perform in the open air auditorium. The festival is a celebration of the much appreciated Odissi, Bharathanatyam, Manipuri, Kathak and Chau Dance - a lavish feast for the eyes and ears. The sound of Ghungroo bells, flute and Pakhauj gives it a festive mood. There is also a crafts mela, with a variety of handicrafts organized by the State Industry Department, and visitors can relish the regional tasty cuisine as well during the festival. The festival is jointly organized by Orissa Tourism, Orissa Dance Academy and Konark Natya Mandap.
Time to celebrate Festivals Konark Dance Festival, Konark is held in February every year. The festival is more than a cultural program. It is a boost to the tourism industry as well since tourists interested in the exclusive dance forms of India visit the state during the dance festival.
Konark Festival in the Sun Temple, Konark, offers an unforgettable experience every December 5th. A host of celebrated dancers from allover the country perform on the temple platform or beach.
The sound of ghungroo bells, flute and pakhauj fill the air and a marvelous crafts Mela, with a variety of handicrafts and delectable cuisine, adds to the festive mood.
The Sun Temple - a magnificent structure designed as the chariot of the Sun God, drawn by seven exquisitely carved horses, stands in solitary splendour on the beach at Konark.
This is the venue of a joyous festival of classical dance and music which is held annually. A host of celebrated dancers from all over the country perform in the open air auditorium. The sound of ghungroo bells, flute and pakhauj fill the air and a marvelous crafts Mela, with a variety of handicrafts and delectable cuisine, adds to the festive mood.
The intricate carvings and the elaborate designs of the 700 year old heritage site of the Konark Temple make it an architectural wonder. The medieval architecture is uniquely used in the temple making it one of the most significant tourist locations in Orissa. Devotees and tourists from Indian and abroad visit the temple all through the year.
The Konark Temple is not famous only for the architecture and sculptures but also for the Konark Dance Festival, Konark. The dance festival also draws the attention of many art lovers in India and across the globe.
The sun temple in Konark, about 65 km from Bhubaneswer, near the sacred city of Puri, in Orissa better known as the 'Black Odissi Dance Pagoda' is a magnificent structure built of black granite designed as the chariot of the Sun God drawn by seven exquisitely carved horses. The temple situated on the Chandrabhaga beach of Konark is famed as a world heritage site. The exquisite 'Natyamandap' or the 'dancing hall' of this 700-year old shrine is an architectural wonder with well-adorned sculptures in Odissi dance poses, often expressed as poetry transcribed on stone.
An open air auditorium with the temple as the backdrop, is the venue of the Konark Festival, a major dance festival held annually in early December which showcases a magical parade of the classical and traditional dance forms of India. The Natya Mandap holds a similar festival of classical dance and music in February also, from the 19th to the 21st annually.
Konark Festival held was organised for the first time in 1989 in the Open Air Auditorium at Konark constructed with the financial assistance of Government of India. Conceived as a festival of Classical Dances of India, the objective of Konark Festival was to promote Konark, as well as Orissa as a tourist destination.
A host of celebrated dancers from all over the country perform in the open air auditorium. The festival is a celebration of the much appreciated Odissi, Bharathanatyam, Manipuri, Kathak and Chau Dance - a lavish feast for the eyes and ears. The sound of Ghungroo bells, flute and Pakhauj gives it a festive mood. There is also a crafts mela, with a variety of handicrafts organized by the State Industry Department, and visitors can relish the regional tasty cuisine as well during the festival. The festival is jointly organized by Orissa Tourism, Orissa Dance Academy and Konark Natya Mandap.
Time to celebrate Festivals Konark Dance Festival, Konark is held in February every year. The festival is more than a cultural program. It is a boost to the tourism industry as well since tourists interested in the exclusive dance forms of India visit the state during the dance festival.
