Mukteswar Dance Festival 2027

he Mukteswar Dance Festival is an iconic three-day annual classical dance extravaganza held in the temple city of Bhubaneswar. Dedicated exclusively to Odissi—one of India’s oldest classical dance forms—the festival unfolds amidst the divine ambience and intricate stone architecture of the 10th-century Mukteswar Temple. Every evening, the open-air stage comes alive to the resonance of the Mardala and the chime of ghungroos as distinguished maestros alongside rising talents present evocative solo, duet, and group choreographies. Organized by Odisha Tourism in collaboration with the Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi, it is an essential cultural showcase for connoisseurs, pilgrims, and arts enthusiasts alike.