Dance Festival
01 Jan 2013 - 15 Feb 2013
Place: Mamallapuram , Chennai
Mamallapuram, once the ancient port of Pallavas and world famous for its shore temple is situated 58km south of Chennai. It is famous for its monolithic rock sculptures, cave and stone temples. The combination of old 7th and 8th century Pallava carvings, temples and wonderful beaches.
A vibrant festival of dance is held at the venue of ‘Arjuna's penance', a bass-relief sculpted on the faces of two enormous adjacent rocks. Besides classical, folk dances are also performed. Dancers from different parts of India perform during this festival. The renowned festival is organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu. Watch a very unique dance event where traditional dance forms of Bharathanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali and Odissi, is presented by the very best exponents of the art besides folk dances.
