Five evenings of classical dance, among them, at the Sun Temple, with a crafts and sand art nearby.
The story
- Started in 1986, in front of Konark's 13th-century Sun Temple, built as a giant chariot of the Sun.
- takes centre stage, alongside Bharatanatyam, Manipuri, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Mohiniattam and Chhau.
What happens
- Every evening
Classical dance evenings
Performances of Indian classical dance forms, including , at the Sun Temple.
Where it happens
What to eat
Chhena poda
Odisha's baked cottage-cheese dessert, caramelised on the outside.
Sweet shops in Puri and Bhubaneswar.
Dalma
Lentils cooked with vegetables, without onion or garlic: the everyday Odia dish.
Odia thali restaurants in Puri, Konark and Bhubaneswar.
Khaja
A layered, crisp sweet soaked in syrup, tied to temple offerings in Puri.
Shops near the Jagannath Temple in Puri.
Know before you go
- Tickets are required for the Sun Temple venue.
- Konark is about 1.5 hours from Bhubaneswar; plan the return after the show.
- A crafts runs at Urban Haat during the festival.