Pattadakal Dance Festival

Every year in January, the Pattadakal festival is held to commemorate the historic temples. Pattadakal village, a World Heritage Site, is home to approximately 10 temples, including a few Jain shrines, as well as other monuments and inions. The Pattadakkal group of temples, built during the seventh and eighth centuries, is the ideal location for the dance festival. The event promotes diverse traditional Indian dance and music genres in order to preserve the country's cultural legacy. The performances take place with the temples as the backdrop, creating a breathtaking vista for the audience.This event serves as a poignant reminder of the ancient bond between people and the arts. The event is a pleasure not only for dance enthusiasts but also for artisans and craftspeople. At the festival, artisans from all around India assemble and display their best work. The event is conducted by Karnataka Tourism with the goal of bringing together local artists and celebrating their creativity on a global scale.