Mamallapuram Dance Festival | Date of Event : Mid December,
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The Mamallapuram Dance
Festival is held every year during Dec-Jan in Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram),
Tamil Nadu. This dance festival is organised by Department of Tourism,
Govt. of Tamilnadu. Mamallapuram was once the ancient port of the
Pallavas. Mamallapuram is the renowned and ancient 7th century centre
for Pallava culture and art. Exponents of Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi,
Kathak, Odissi, Mohini Attam and Kathakali perform against this
magnificent backdrop of the Pallava rock sculptures.
Mamallapuram was once the ancient port of the Pallavas. It now plays
host to a vibrant festival of dance. Exponents of Bharata Natyam,
Kuchipudi, Kathak and Kathakali perform against the magnificent
backdrop of the Pallava rock sculptures.
Mamallapuram is a popular beach resort and a culture front, especially
for the tourists, who come from the world over who love to imbibe and
soak in the rich traditions. This town beach is full of ancient
monuments, sculptures, caves, monolithic temples and beaches.
In Mamallapuram there is a Shore Temple that was built during the
reign of Narsimha Varman of the Pallava dynasty in 8th century A.D.
During the dance festival time the stones of temple begin to resonate
with music and dance rhythms.
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