Question

The annual Mamallapuram Dance Festival, which includes performances of Indian Classical Dances Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Mohiniattam, Odissi and Kathakali, is organised in

• A. Tamil Nadu
• B. Andhra Pradesh
• C. Maharashtra
• D. Karnataka

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Tamil Nadu

Mamallapuram Dance Festival

• The Mamallapuram Dance Festival is a prominent annual event held in Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram), Tamil Nadu.

• This festival celebrates various forms of Indian Classical Dance.

• Key dance forms showcased include Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Mohiniattam, Odissi, and Kathakali.

Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)

• Mamallapuram is an ancient port town in Tamil Nadu, renowned for its Group of Monuments (1984), which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• These monuments, primarily rock-cut temples and sculptures, date back to the Pallava dynasty (7th and 8th centuries CE).

• The most famous structures include the Shore Temple, the Pancha Rathas (Five Chariots), and the Arjuna's Penance relief.

• The town's historical and architectural significance provides a stunning backdrop for the dance festival.