Venue: Rajgir, Bihar
Highlights: Classical and Folk Dances and Music
Time: October
Rajgir Dance Festival is a popular cultural event of India that is
celebrated at Rajgir, Bihar. This festival is arranged by Bihar Tourism
Department annually in the month of October. The festival embarks the
whole town of Rajgir in the tunes of dance and music for three days.
Rajgir had once been capital of the Magadha kings, but the place still
continues its charm in the form of this festival.
The festival comprises performance of various singers and dancers from
India. The festival presents a perfect blend of instrumental music,
devotional songs, opera, folk dance and ballet etc. During the festival,
prominent artists perform on the stage to enthrall the audience with
their talent. The festival is driving the cultural drive of India from
past several years.
People from far and near come to enjoy this cultural feast in Rajgir. In
the late years, many of the great artists have performed at this
festival in the holy lands of Lord Buddha (Buddha meditated at Rajgir).
Rajgir Dance Festival is an important and popular dance festival of
India that is encouraging upcoming singers and dancers, keeping the
cultural legacy of India intact.
How to reach
By Air: In order to reach Rajgir Dance Festival by air, you can
board flights from the major airports of the country to Patna. From
Patna Airport, you can hire taxis to arrive at the venue, which is at a
distance of just 105 kms.
By Rail: The nearest railway station to Rajgir is at Gaya. The
station is well-connected to the other cities of Bihar and other cities
of the country. You can take buses or hire taxis to reach the venue that
lies at a distance of 95 kms.
By Road: Rajgir is well-connected to Gaya and Nalanda. One can
take regular buses or hire cabs to reach the venue.
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