Bhubaneswar, Dec. 2 -- The 36th Konark Dance Festival opened on Monday with CM Mohan Majhi inaugurating the five-day cultural celebration at the open-air auditorium near the iconic Konark Sun Temple in Puri. Being held under the supervision of the State Tourism Department, the festival commenced alongside the Subhadra Shakti Mela at Chandrabhaga, setting the stage for a vibrant week of cultural and artistic festivities.

The inaugural evening featured mesmerising Odissi performances inspired by the Hanuman Chalisa, offering a tribute to Pavan Suta Hanuman, followed by a Bharatanatyam recital. The presentations drew acclaim from audiences, including visitors from India and abroad, reinforcing the festival's reputation as a premier platform...