Published 14:30 IST, November 20th 2019

Konark Festival: All about the international music and dance festival in Odisha

Konark Festival in Odisha is scheduled from February 19 to 23 every year. Know all about this festival that will take place at the iconic Sun temple.

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Konark Festival in Odisha scheduled from February 19 to 23 every year is one of most celebrated cultural festivals in India. history of Konark Festival dates back to 1986 and was founded by Pmashree Guru Ganghar Prhan. People from across globe participate in huge numbers for  dance, music and cultural festival.This year will mark 33rd edition of Konark Festival. festival is conducted at Konark Natya Mandap or Natyashala at Konark Sun temple. Performances include Odissi, Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniattam and or classical, folk and tribal dance and music. Performers from across India ands also across globe participate in this cultural festival.  

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All about Konark Festival

aim of festival is to highlight diverse classical, folk and contemporary dance forms and music to world.  speciality about this festival is that it encases a spiritual and aestic vibe as venue takes us into  inside of iconic Konark Sun temple.  tickets for five-day festival are available in ir official website. ir is also provisions to make your contribution for poverty erication. Travellers can also visit famous tourist spots  like  Konark Museum / Archaeological Museum, Chandrabhaga Beach / Konark Sea Beach, Astaranga Beach, Maa Mangala Temple, Ramachandi Temple and Beach. 

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How to apply for dance workshop & Festival

workshop is scheduled from February 18 to 22 and will incorporate various Odissi dance sessions, along with Sambalpuri, and or folk dances as well. If you wish to participate in this one-of-a-kind cultural festival, all you have to do is send in your photographs, a DVD of your performance to  He office dress.

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09:39 IST, November 20th 2019