Venue: Open Air auditorium in the backdrop of
the ancient sculptures of Pallavas at Mamallapuram in Tamilnadu
Time: December-January Duration: 4 week long
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.
How to get there
The airport at Chennai that lies at a distance of 58 kms is the most
convenient point for tourists coming by air. Chennai is well linked with
all the major cities of the country. For those traveling by train, the
railway station at Chengalpattu lying at a distance of 28 kms is the
most feasible. Buses operate on a daily basis from here to Pondicherry,
Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu and Chennai.
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