The Mukteswar Dance Festival and the International Odissi Dance Festival are two prominent events celebrating Odissi dance in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
The Mukteswar Dance Festival is held at the Mukteswar Temple, while the International Odissi Dance Festival takes place at Rabindra Mandap. Both festivals feature performances by renowned Odissi dancers from India and abroad.
Mukteswar Dance Festival:
- Location: Mukteswar Temple Complex.
- Dates: Usually held in January, with the 2026 edition potentially from January 14th to 16th.
- Focus: Celebrates Odissi dance and its rich heritage.
- Organizer: Odisha Tourism and Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi.
- Features: Captivating performances by Odissi dancers, showcasing the grace and spirituality of the dance form.
International Odissi Dance Festival:
Dates:
Typically held in early January, with the 2026 edition likely from January 14th to 16th. Focus:
Showcases Odissi dance on an international platform, with dancers from around the world. Organizer:
Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre with support from the Odia Language Literature & Culture Department, Government of Odisha. Features:
Solo, duet, and group performances, blending traditional and contemporary Odissi styles.
Both festivals offer a wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty and artistry of Odissi dance in the heart of Bhubaneswar.
Mukteswar Dance Festival:
- Location: Mukteswar Temple Complex.
- Dates: Usually held in January, with the 2025 edition potentially from January 7th to 11th.
- Focus: Celebrates Odissi dance and its rich heritage.
- Organizer: Odisha Tourism and Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi.
- Features: Captivating performances by Odissi dancers, showcasing the grace and spirituality of the dance form.
International Odissi Dance Festival:
Dates:
Typically held in early January, with the 2025 edition likely from January 7th to 11th. Focus:
Showcases Odissi dance on an international platform, with dancers from around the world. Organizer:
Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre with support from the Odia Language Literature & Culture Department, Government of Odisha. Features:
Solo, duet, and group performances, blending traditional and contemporary Odissi styles.
Both fes
Mukteswar Dance Festival:
- Location: Mukteswar Temple Complex.
- Dates: Usually held in January, with the 2025 edition potentially from January 7th to 11th.
- Focus: Celebrates Odissi dance and its rich heritage.
- Organizer: Odisha Tourism and Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi.
- Features: Captivating performances by Odissi dancers, showcasing the grace and spirituality of the dance form.
International Odissi Dance Festival:
Dates:
Typically held in early January, with the 2025 edition likely from January 7th to 11th. Focus:
Showcases Odissi dance on an international platform, with dancers from around the world. Organizer:
Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre with support from the Odia Language Literature & Culture Department, Government of Odisha. Features:
Solo, duet, and group performances, blending traditional and contemporary Odissi styles.
Both festivals offer a wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty and artistry of Odissi dance in the heart of Bhubaneswar.
tivals offer a wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty and artistry of Odissi dance in the heart of Bhubaneswar.
