Modhera Dance Festival

by Sunil Diara
04-Nov-2024
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The Sun Temple of Modhera is a masterpiece of the Golden Age of the Solanki Empire, which hosts the annual Dance Festival and flaunts the glory and splendor of that era.

The Modhera Dance Festival which is also prevalently known as the "Uttarardh Mahotsavor Modhera Utsavis" is one of the most famous celebrations of art, music, dance, and culture, in this part of the country. This unique occurrence showcases traditional dance forms of the region as well as acts as a platform bringing together the cultural ethos of other regions expressed in the form of dance or nritya.

The exclusive three day Modhera Dance Festival is held every year during the third week end of January after the conclusion of Uttarayan festival.

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