|
Modhera Dance Festival, Gujarat - Fairs and Festivals in
India
|
|
|
Modhera Dance Festival
holds an eminent position among the festivals of Gujarat. Gujarat is a
state where tradition and culture can be witnessed in various
festivals that are celebrated in Gujarat Modhera Sun Temple is a
popular seat of tourists where the sculptures on the walls show the
rich heritage of the past. The Modhera Dance festival of Gujarat takes
place in the backdrop of the sun Temple where classical dance get a
new dimension.
Description of Modhera Dance Festival
The venue of Modhera Dance Festival, Gujarat is the Sun temple which
is an important religious spot for Hindus. The temple dedicated to Sun
God bears the traces of ancient art and architecture. To relive the
past glory the Government of Gujarat organizes traditional dance
festival every year. The colorful festival with all kinds of tradition
performances makes the celebration a grand. Sun temple is the perfect
destination where art and culture blends to form a rich heritage.
Modhera is located in Mehasana district of Gujarat. Garba, the
traditional dance of Gujarat is the main attraction. Apart from that,
the other traditional dances like Kathakali, Kuchipuri, Bharatnatyam
and Manipuri, other folk dance from different parts of the country are
gathered to make the dance festival diverse and countrywide.
It is a sure delight to witness the celebration that reminds one of
the glorious past of the place. The walls of the Sun Temple hold
beautiful figurines of Lord Surya, the Sun God. At the time of the
festival, the temple is lit with the help of flood lights, further
attracting attention to the intricate carvings and minutely detailed
figurines chiseled on the temple exteriors. The most fascinating
feature of the temple is that its construction is such that sun rays
illuminate the main deity in the innermost chamber of the shrine,
through the main doors.
Time For Celebration of Modhera Dance Festival
Modhera Dance Festival of Gujarat is held in January every year. The
dance festival of Gujarat is famous world wide. And in this festival
tourist get the opportunity to experience the varieties of dances of
ancient and contemporary India. The festival is celebrated for three
days where different forms of dance from different state are
performed.Modhera is 102 kms away from northwest of Ahmedabad, the
nearest railway station is Mehasana, and the nearest airport is
Ahmedabad Airport. |
 |
|
|
|
Tags
indian,
luxury, medium, budget, cheap, unique, adventure, desert, wild,
tours, travel, packages, plans, safaris, itinerary,
Modhera Dance Festival, Gujarat - Fairs and Festivals in India - unique adventure,
travel, experience, tours, packages, plans, itinerary,
indian,
luxury, medium, budget, cheap, unique, adventure, tours, travel,
packages, plans, fairs and festivals, Modhera Dance Festival, Gujarat, itinerary
|
|
