Dance Festival, Tamil Nadu

This festival conducted through the Department of Tourism is typically held at Mamallapuram wherever monolithic rock sculptures in the Pallava kings are constructed on the shore. The dances are held on an open-air stage close to these sculptures. A breathtaking dance festival in a stunning surrounding that brings everlasting joy towards the onlookers. Bharatha Natyam - the classical dance of Tamil Nadu, Kuchipudi - similar dance of Andhra Pradesh, Kathakali of Kerala and Odissi the dance of Orissa are performed by renowned artists. Folk dances also type component from the festivals. Mamallapuram is just 58 km. south of Chennai, capital of Tamil Nadu.