Mamallapuram Dance Festival
Place :
Mamallapuram, Tamil
Nadu
Venue: Arjuna's penance, Shore temple, Mamallapuram
Date: 23rd December 2021 - 23rd January 2022
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Mamallapuram Dance Festival 2021-2022 (Time - 5.30 pm - 8.30 pm)
Mamallapuram, once the ancient port of Pallavas and world
famous for its shore temple is situated 58km south of Chennai. The place 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 make the place a beautiful tourist
destination.
A vibrant festival of dance is held at the venue of 'Arjuna's penance',
a bass-relief sculpted on the face two enormous adjacent rocks, in Mamallapuram
from December end to early January for four weeks. Exponents of classical dances like Bharata
Natyam,Kuchipudi,
Kathak, Kathakali
etc. perform in an open air stage against the magnificent backdrop
of the Pallava rock sculptures. Besides classical, folk dances are also performed.
Dancers from different parts of India perform during this festival. The renowned
festival is organised by the Department of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu.
How to get there
Air:
Chennai (58km) is the nearest airport with both domestic and international terminus. Chennai is connected with all the major places in India through the numerous domestic flights. International flights operate from various parts of the world to Chennai.
Rail: The nearest railway stations are Chengalpattu (29km) and Chennai
(58km). From these stations one has to take road journey to reach Mamallapuram.
Road: Buses are available from Pondicherry, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu and Chennai to Mamallapuram daily.
Tourists can also hire a taxi from Chennai.
| Updated
on : 21/12/2021 |
