The 35th Konark Festival 2024 was officially kicked off by Odisha’s Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Mohan Chran Majhi, in a beautiful ceremony at the historic Konark temple. The event began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, a symbol of the festival’s grand opening, which will span five days of incredible performances and cultural celebrations.
ମାନ୍ୟବର ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଶ୍ରୀ @MohanMOdisha କୋଣାର୍କଠାରେ ‘୩୫ ତମ କୋଣାର୍କ ଉତ୍ସବ ୨୦୨୪’ କୁ ଆନୁଷ୍ଠାନିକ ଭାବେ ପ୍ରଦୀପ ପ୍ରଜ୍ଜ୍ୱଳନ କରି ଉଦଘାଟନ କରିଛନ୍ତି। ୫ଦିନ ଧରି ଏହି ଉତ୍ସବ ଆୟୋଜିତ ହେଉଥିବାବେଳେ ଶାସ୍ତ୍ରୀୟ ନୃତ୍ୟ, ସଙ୍ଗୀତରେ ଝଲସିବ ମୁକ୍ତାକାଶ ରଙ୍ଗମଞ୍ଚ। pic.twitter.com/TSyJlF9tVm
— CMO Odisha (@CMO_Odisha) December 1, 2024
This year’s festival promises to be a feast for the senses. Classical dance enthusiasts are in for a treat, with breathtaking performances of Odissi, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Mohiniyattam, Manipuri, and Bharatanatyam set to be held on a stunning open-air stage by the shores of Chandrabhaga Beach. The combination of these ancient art forms with the serene backdrop of the beach makes the Konark Festival an unforgettable experience for both locals and visitors.
ମାନ୍ୟବର ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଶ୍ରୀ @MohanMOdisha ଚନ୍ଦ୍ରଭାଗାଠାରେ ୧୪ ତମ ଅନ୍ତର୍ଜାତୀୟ ବାଲୁକାକଳା ମହୋତ୍ସବ ଉଦଘାଟନ କରିଛନ୍ତି। ଏହି ଅବସରରେ ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ବାଲୁକା ଶିଳ୍ପୀମାନଙ୍କ ଦ୍ୱାରା ପ୍ରସ୍ତୁତ ବିଭିନ୍ନ ବାଲୁକା କଳାକୃତି ବୁଲି ଦେଖିଛନ୍ତି। pic.twitter.com/uYkrlsPc7T
— CMO Odisha (@CMO_Odisha) December 1, 2024
One of the highlights of the festival is the 14th International Sand Art Exhibition, which showcases incredible sculptures created by talented sand artists from around the world. The artistry displayed on the sandy shores will leave visitors awestruck. Along with sand art, a vibrant painting exhibition will also be on display, highlighting the work of both national and international artists.
A large number of dignitaries attended the opening ceremony, including local legislators, tourism department officials, and cultural leaders, all of whom gathered to celebrate this iconic festival. The event is not just a celebration of dance and art but also a gathering that brings together people from various walks of life to experience the beauty of Odisha’s rich cultural heritage.
The Konark Festival has become an essential part of Odisha’s cultural identity, drawing visitors from across the globe. With its breathtaking performances, stunning art exhibitions, and the natural beauty of Konark as its backdrop, the 35th Konark Festival 2024 is set to be a truly memorable event.
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