1) International Sand Art Festival and Konark Festival, Odisha
The festival in Odisha is going to start from 1-5 December, 2014.
If you have ever been to Konark then you must be aware what konark is famous for. The seaside town of Konark is already known for its 13th-century Sun Temple- which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site designed as the cosmic chariot of the sun god Surya. The thing not to miss out at place is its most impressive features; stone wheels driven by galloping horses. Don't only fall for this as this place has also a lot more to offer you. Get a closer look of the intricate carvings of rulers, armies, animals, performers and mythological figures. It's rich in heritage.
The International Sand Art Festival and Konark Festival is the perfect stage for two parallel festivals of dance and art. You will get to see shines of the spotlight on classical dance forms such as Odissi, Bharatanatyam, Kathak and Manipuri. You will be enjoying this festival in an open-air auditorium under the night sky with the magnificent Sun Temple as the backdrop.
There is also a great arrangememnt of crafts fair and food festival.
