Bhubaneswar, Nov. 30 -- Bhubaneswar: The twin events of Konark Festival of classical dance performances with the grand Sun Temple in the backdrop and the International Sand Art Festival will kick start in Odisha's Konark on December 1 and go on till December 5.

The 31st edition of the Konark Festival being organised by Odisha Tourism will be held at the open-air auditorium in the evening, said a tourism department statement on Monday.

The event will showcase the best of India's traditional and classical dance forms, besides offering interesting insights into the rich cultural heritage of the country.

Leading exponents and dance enthusiasts of almost all classical dance forms of India, including Odissi, Bharatanatyam, Manipuri, Kuchipud...