MUKTESHWAR DANCE FESTIVAL

The courtyard of the 10th-century Mukteshwar temple comes alive each year as many Odissi performers gracefully swing to the thump of mardal and the rhythm of the ever-so enchanting Carnatic music. The lineup this year has names like Sujata Mohapatra, Sharmila Mukherjee, and Pankaj Pradhan, along with reputed troupes coming from Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and the United States. Attempting to put the spotlight on Odissi dance form, this one shows you exactly why Odisha’s art and culture scene is so lit.

When January 14-16 Where Mukteshwar Temple Complex, Bhubaneswar, Odisha Why you should go To behold the sight of the spellbinding performances under the stars. What’s more Don’t forget to take a walk-around of the stunningly carved ancient complex. It is considered among the finest works of Kalinga architecture for a reason.