FESTIVALS

Festivals are very important to know the perfect traditional set up of a country. There are thousands of festivals celebrated across the globe by various people who follow various religions and cults. There are some specific festivals celebrated in mahabalipuram.

MAHABALIPURAM DANCE FESTIVAL

      The department of Tourism of Tamilnadu conducts world famous dance festivals every Saturdays and Sundays and also during holidays of the months of December and January. The festival is for 4 weeks and dancers all over the country participate and dance on the backdrop of the Arjuna’s penance. Classical dances, music, tribal dances and puppet shows also entertain the mass gathering.