DANCE FESTIVAL AT MAMALLAPURAM
Falls On : December 25th To February First Week
Celebrated On : All Saturdays And Government Holidays
The internationally acclaimed and globally renowned "Mamallapuram
Dance Festival" is organised by the Department of Tourism, Government
of Tamil Nadu every year in
Mamallapuram - the
renowned and ancient 7th century centre for Pallava culture and arts. 
The Dance festival starts on the 25th of December every year and is
conducted on all Saturdays and Government holidays, upto February first
week. Dancers and musicians of repute from India and abroad thrill the
crowds every year. Folk dances of India are an added attraction.
An Ancient Open Arena
Sit before an open-air 'stage' created 13 centuries ago, the incredible
monolithic rock sculptures of the Pallavas, next to the sea in this
ancient city of Mamallapuram.
Lovers of dance will be treated to a very unique and unforgettably
aesthetic event: Bharatanatyam,
Kuchipudi, Kathakali and
Odissi
, presented by the very best exponents of the art besides folk dances
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: Chennai
(58-km) is the nearest airport with both domestic and international
terminus. Chennai is
connected with all the major places in India through the numerous domestic
flights. International flights operate from various parts of the world to
Chennai.
Rail: The nearest railway stations are Chengalpattu (29-km) and
Chennai (58-km). From these stations one has to take road to reach the
Mamallapuram.
Road: Buses are available from
Pondicherry,
Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu
and Chennai to
Mamallapuram daily. The
road to Mamallapuram is
good. Tourists can also hire a taxi from Chennai.
WHERE TO STAY
Accommodation is available at the resorts and lodges in Mamallapuram.
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