Modhera Dance Festival - मोढेरा नृत्य महोत्सव

The sun temple at Modhera in Mehsana district (102 km from Ahmedabad, capital city of Gujarat), in north Gujarat, built during the reign of the Solanki king Bhimdev I, represents one of the most magnificent monuments of Gujarat. The temple, though in ruins, is considered one of the best specimens of Indian art and architecture of the by gone era. The temple dedicated to Lord Surya, the sun god has its outer walls covered with sculptures in which the figures of Lord Surya are prominent.

The beautiful Sun Temple acts as the backdrop during the festival of Indian classical dances held every year in January for three days. This annual festival of dance is organized by the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat. The idea is to present classical dance forms in an atmosphere they were originally presented in.

The venue of Modhera Dance Festival, Gujarat is the Sun temple which is an important religious spot for Hindus. The temple dedicated to Sun God bears the traces of ancient art and architecture. To relive the past glory the Government of Gujarat organizes traditional dance festival every year. The colourful festival with all kinds of tradition performances makes the celebration a grand. Sun temple is the perfect destination where art and culture blends to form a rich heritage. Modhera is located in Mehasana district of Gujarat. Garba, the traditional dance of Gujarat is the main attraction. Apart from that, the other traditional dances like Kathakali, Kuchipuri, Bharatnatyam and Manipuri, other folk dance from different parts of the country are gathered to make the dance festival diverse and countrywide.

Perfect Backdrop

The Sun Temple at Modhera is positioned in such a manner that the sun's first rays illuminate the deity in the innermost sanctum through the main entrance. The incredibly beautiful Sun Temple acts as the backdrop during the romantic fete of classical dance. The beautiful Sun Temple acts as the backdrop during the festival of Indian classical dances held every year in January for three days. The Tourism Corporation of Gujarat organizes this annual festival of dance. The idea is to present classical dance forms in an atmosphere they were originally presented in.

Time For Celebration of Festival

Modhera Dance Festival of Gujarat is held in January every year. The dance festival of Gujarat is famous world wide. And in this festival tourist get the opportunity to experience the varieties of dances of ancient and contemporary India. The festival is celebrated for three days where different forms of dance from different state are performed.

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