Odisha CM Inaugurates 35th Konark Festival 2024

Deputy CM Smt. Pravati Parida graced the occasion while MLAs of Pipili, Satyabadi, and Brahmagiri ACs, Commissioner-cum-Secretary Tourism, Director Tourism, Puri Collector, SP, Secretary OSNA and other dignitaries were in attendance.

The 35th Konark Festival, along with the International Sand Art Festival, will be held until December 5, 2024, at Chandrabhaga.

Organized by the Odisha Tourism Department, the Department of Odia Language, Literature, and Culture, and the Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi, the festival will present captivating performances of classical dances including Odissi, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, and Mohiniyattam.

The events will take place in an open-air auditorium set against the magnificent 13th-century Sun Temple. In conjunction, the International Sand Art Festival will feature 129 artists from India and around the world, who will craft exquisite sand sculptures.

The Chief Minister also visited the art exhibition of 129 sand artists who participated in this exhibition from 8 countries of the world including India. Describing the event as very unique and interesting, Majhi said, “Such programs will play an important role in giving a unique recognition to the talent of sand artists.”