At a short distance from Chennai is the stunning town of Mamallapuram, also known by its more popular name Mahabalipuram. At the end of every year, this small town reverberates with the sounds of music and dance when it hosts the Mamallapuram Dance Festival or the Indian Dance Festival. Dedicated to celebrating India's remarkable and traditional dances, this unique dance festival spells excitement that lasts for a month as the state ushers in the new year.
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A Dance Affair On The Shores Of Mahabalipuram
For one month every year, the historical town of Mahabalipuram transforms into a stage where enthralling performances highlight India's varied dance forms at the Indian Dance Festival
OT Staff
1 November 2022
An artist performs at the Indian Dance Festival. Credit Denis Shevyakov / Shutterstock.com
An artist performs at the Indian Dance Festival. Credit Denis Shevyakov / Shutterstock.com
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