Pattadakkal Dance Festival
January
Pattadakkal, Karnataka
Organised each January by the Government of Karnataka, the Pattadakkal Dance Festival is held in the village of Pattadukkalu, on the banks of the River Malaprabha. This hamlet once served as the second capital to the Chalukyan kings and this is probably why it has a rich and diverse history which can be glimpsed at in its architecture and art. Paying homage to the ten stunning Shiva temples in the village, this dance festival sees spectacular performances from renowned dancers from across India.