Venue: Sun Temple Modhera, Gujarat
Time: January
Highlight: Classical dancers from all parts of the country take
part in this grand occasion and entertain the audience.
Modhera dance festival is celebrated every year in the month of January
at the sun temple in Modhera, Gujarat. The temple was established in the
dedication of Lord Surya or the Sun God. Modhera dance festival is one
of the most significant festive occasions of Gujarat. It is during this
dance festival that Modhera witnesses large number of crowds, who come
here to witness this fabulous occasion and take pleasure in watching the
varied art forms. To know more about Modhera Gujarat dance festival,
read on…
The sun temple at Modhera being the venue for the festivity is ornately
embellished. As it is, the architectural style of temple is superb and
lot of effort had been made in the past on its adornment. The walls
contain the sculptural carvings that speak of the rich cultural heritage
of Gujarat. In the backdrop of the Modhera sun temple, fabulous dance
forms are exhibited, which give an entirely new dimension to the Indian
classical dancing.
The main highlight of the Modhera dance festival is the typical Garba
performance that depicts the glorious culture of Gujarat. People attired
in colorful costumes perform the garba dance. The whole atmosphere is so
mesmerizing that it leaves the audience totally spellbound. Lights,
colors, high energy levels, glimpses of culture, entertainment is what
best describes this festive occasion. The tourists thoroughly enjoy this
dance festival, as they get a chance to see the dance forms of ancient
as well as contemporary India simultaneously.
How to get there
Reaching Modhera is not at all a problem. The nearest airport is at
Ahmedabad, which is near about 102 kms away. The nearest railway station
is at Mehasana that lies at a stretch of 30 kms from Modhera.
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