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Mamallapuram dance festival
is celebrated every year during the period between December and
January in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu. This festive occasion is
organized under the patronage of Department of Tourism, Govt. of
Tamilnadu. Mamallapuram is of great historical importance, as once
upon a time, it used to be the ancient port of the Pallavas. During
the Mamallapuram dance festival, the exponents of the varied dance
forms then be it Kuchipudi, Odissi, Bharatanatyam, Kathakali or Kathak,
come ahead to showcase their skill and talent to the art lovers.
Mamallapuram is a four week long festive occasion, the celebration of
which takes place in an open air auditorium in the backdrop of the
sculptures of Pallavas. The surroundings add to the visual appeal of
this grand cultural event. It is an amazing experience to watch the
dancers perform under the open sky. The open air auditorium that
serves as the venue for the Mamallapuram dance festival was
established near about thirteen centuries ago.
Mamallapuram is a wonderful beach resort and also a place that reminds
of the glorious cultural heritage of the bygone times. Mamallapuram is
a great destination of tourist attraction. There is a multitude of
sightseeing places in Mamallapuram such as the ancient monuments,
caves, sculptures, monolithic temples and the gorgeous beaches. The
dance festival at Mamallapuram has been drawing more and more crowds
year after year. The festivity gives an impetus to the talent of
dancers. People excelling in the field of dancing assemble here and
deliver their dance performance.
Time of Celebration of Mamallapuram Dance Festival
Mamallapuram Dance Festival is organized for four weeks from early
January in the city of Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu.
Description of Mamallapuram Dance Festival
Organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu, the
Mamallapuram Dance Festival is a renowned festival and one of the
premier cultural attractions to South India. The event outstanding
performances on Indian classical dance forms like Bharata Natyam,
Kuchipudi, Kathak, Mohiniattam, Odissi and Kathakali. Eminent people
from varied fields gather for this festival which is one of the most
appreciated cultural festivals in Tamil Nadu.
Held at the venue of the bass relief Arjuna�s Penance, Mamallapuram
Dance Festival in Tamil Nadu features open-air dance performances,
against the magnificent backdrop of Pallava rock sculptures that lend
an aesthetic touch to this cultural event.
The open air stage where the performances are made was erected about
thirteen centuries ago, with the amazing monolithic rock sculptures in
the background and sea beside. During the festival, dancers from
worldwide and tourists come to witness the best folk dancers in India
perform under the open sky in an open-air, theater style setting.
The popular beach resort of Mammalapuram in Tamil Nadu is also
significant as a culture center, especially for tourists coming from
worldwide who love to imbibe and soak in the rich culture and
traditions of the land. A historic city housing ancient monuments,
sculptures. Caves, monolithic temples and beaches � Mamallapuram is a
destination worth visit on any tour to Tamil Nadu, and the
Mamallapuram Dance Festival further adds to the intriguing charm of
this beach town.
This four week Mamallapuram Dance Festival is held at the venue of
Arjuna's penance, a bass-relief sculpted on the face of two enormous
adjacent rocks, in Mamallapuram. The magnificent backdrop that is
provided by the Pallava Rock Sculptures provide an aesthetic touch to
this cultural dance festival.
The open-air stage and the dancers from far and wide come to watch the
best folk dancers in India perform in front of them under the open
skies in an open-air theatre style ambience. This open-air stage was
created about thirteen centuries ago, the incredible monolithic rock
sculptures of the Pallavas, next to the sea in this ancient city of
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