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Eminent classical Indian dancers perform against the backdrop of the floodlit Sun Temple at the annual Konark Dance Festival. The temple has been described as a poem in stone and is one of…
The artisan's village of Shilpgram is a living ethnographic museum depicting the lifestyle, traditions, customs and folk arts of the rural and tribal people of the states of Rajasthan…
The romantic hill resort of Mount Abu provides welcome respite from Rajasthan's heat. A great time to visit is during the annual Winter Festival, with its rich tribute to Rajasthani tribal…
Chennai Dance and Music Festival
The Chennai Dance and Music Festival is a celebration of the classical music and dance of South India, featuring performances from all over the country. Venues include auditoriums, well-known…
Mumbai International Book Fair
A wide range of high-profile works and new editions are on sale at the Bandra Kurla Complex during the Mumbai International Book Fair. The event also offers rare, antiquarian and secondhand…
Traditional dancers from all over Gujurat gather together each January at the incredible medieval Sun Temple in Modhera for the Modhera Dance Festival.
Every Sunday in January the historic K Dubash Marg area of Mumbai comes alive to the pulsating heartbeat of rural India as the Kala Ghoda Fair transforms the pedestrian plaza into a hive of…
The annual Elephanta Festival of Indian classical dance is held at the Elephanta caves near Mumbai. Visitors can admire the grandeur of the caves' sculptures before enjoying an evening of…
The Natyanjali Festival - a celebration of dance dedicated to the Hindu cosmic dancer Lord Nataraja (Shiva) - takes place each year at the holy temple town of Chidambaram.
Warning: Due to the devastating effects of the Indian Ocean tsunami in December 2004, scheduled events in affected areas may be cancelled, postponed or changed. Visitors are strongly advised…
The annual Khajuraho Dance Festival fills the amazing temples of Khajuraho with India's finest classical dancers, who present styles including Kathak, Bharat Natyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi and Manipuri.
Originally revolving around tax payment, the Dangs Darbar in Ahwa dates back to the age of the Raj and features five days of lively celebration by local tribespeople, with not a fiscal fee in sight.
The Theyyam Festival of Payyannur celebrates the colourful ritual dance of Kerala, one of the oldest art forms in India. Incorporating dance, mime and music, Theyyam has its roots in ancient…
What better place to attend a film festival than the city where Bollywood was born? Mumbai's Enoma Film Festival screens feature films over 30 minutes long, with prizes awarded in countless…
The Tarnetar Fair is a Gujarati celebration of life featuring folk dances and songs that takes place each year at the Temple of Shiva or Trinetreshwar (the three-eyed god), popularly known as…
Aiming to provide affordable art to Mumbai's citizens, the Birla Academy of Art and Culture presents its annual Art Access show at the end of August. The dozens of paintings and sculptures…
The Delhi Book Fair brings together high-profile works and new editions recently published in India at the vast Pragati Maidan. The fair offers novels, non-fiction, children's and college text…
The Neelemperur Padayani festival at Neelamperur showcases the ancient ritual art form of Padayani. Dancers wearing huge headdresses perform to the rhythm of chenda drums, cymbals and spirited…
The massive ramparts of Delhi's 16th-century fort Purana Qila make a dramatic backdrop during the Ananya Festival of classical dance. Choreographed dance troupes perform a variety of styles…
Delhi International Arts Festival
Delhi International Arts Festival presents a broad spectrum of performances at up to 50 city venues. Artists from around the globe feature in a programme that includes music, contemporary and…
