Culture & celebrations
Sanchar (Baragada district)In the district
The page describes Sanchar as a blend of classical and folk dance, known locally as Bahak-Gahak, performed in Japan in 1989 for the Nehru Centenary.
Read source ↗Dhanu Yatra, Bargarh (Baragada district)In the district
The district page calls Dhanu Yatra an eleven-day open-air festival on about a dozen stages, staging Puranic legends of the Vishnuite tradition. It began in 1948 and follows the paddy harvest; during it Bargarh town and nearby areas are treated as the kingdom of King Kansa.
Read source ↗Odisha-wide: Konark Dance FestivalWider city / region
The same page says the Konark Dance Festival is held against the backdrop of the Konark Sun Temple and shows classical dance forms from across India.
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