The rich and vibrant culture of the state is best manifested ones in the unique fairs and festivals which take place around the year. The Rathyatra at Puri, Dolayatra (Holi) , Ashokastami in Bhubaneswar , Jhamujatra ( where devotees walk on fire) in Saktipithas , Sitalasasthu ( Lord Siva's Marriage) in Sambalpur, Nuakhai ( Festival in the Agarian Society), Dusserah in Cuttack and Lakshmipuja in Dhenkanal are significant ones. In order to showcase Odisha's rich culture and tradition, annual festivals of dance and music are organised by the Department of Tourism which provide a glimpse of Odisha's rich cultural tradition. The most important festivals are :
1. KONARK FESTIVAL : 1-5 DEC
a festival of Indian classical dances performed by celebrated dances of the country on an open air auditorium with the famous Sun Temple at the back drop can keep everybody mesmerized.
2. TOSHALI CRAFT MELA :15-27 JAN
This is a mega festival of art and craft attended by National level master craftsmen.
3. MUKTESWAR FESTIVAL : 14-16 JAN
One finds the best of Odisha's dance forms enacted here annually in the backdrop of famous Mukteswar arch in Bhubaneswar.
4. RAJARANI MUSIC FESTIVAL : 18-20 JAN
Every year the last 3 days of February Rajarani temple comes alive with the music performed by renowned musicians of the country.
5. DHAULI KALINGA MAHOTSAV : 6-8 FEB
This 3 day festival at Dhauli , reminds the valiant efforts of the people of Kalinga who resisted Magadha led by its emperor Ashoka . dance troops from various states are invited to perform the martial dances here.
1. KONARK FESTIVAL : 1-5 DEC
a festival of Indian classical dances performed by celebrated dances of the country on an open air auditorium with the famous Sun Temple at the back drop can keep everybody mesmerized.
2. TOSHALI CRAFT MELA :15-27 JAN
This is a mega festival of art and craft attended by National level master craftsmen.
3. MUKTESWAR FESTIVAL : 14-16 JAN
One finds the best of Odisha's dance forms enacted here annually in the backdrop of famous Mukteswar arch in Bhubaneswar.
4. RAJARANI MUSIC FESTIVAL : 18-20 JAN
Every year the last 3 days of February Rajarani temple comes alive with the music performed by renowned musicians of the country.
5. DHAULI KALINGA MAHOTSAV : 6-8 FEB
This 3 day festival at Dhauli , reminds the valiant efforts of the people of Kalinga who resisted Magadha led by its emperor Ashoka . dance troops from various states are invited to perform the martial dances here.
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