Detailed Information about Pattadakal Dance Festival & Its Importance

This festival is celebrated in a place which is situated 20 km away from Badami, Karnataka and a village known as Pattadackal. The place known for its heritage importance, as there exists 10 major temples from north to south. The importance gets more enhanced as it was the second capital of the Chalukyankings. The real Indian Architecture can be seen in these temples which are constructed by the genius of ancient times. The temples situated here are mostly dedicated to Lord Shiva. Every year in the month of January and February a dance festival is organised in this place which is known as Pattadakal Dance Festival, it is one of the most famous dance festival in Karnataka. This festival brings up the real importance of dance and its essence that has been a heritage to the Karnataka state. This festival celebrates the glorious power of Lord Shiv, this festival is celebrated in the grand temple of Pattadakal Temple. This place is so famous that the UNECO has declared this place to be the world place of heritage.

Taking about the festival, its popularity is due to the famous Chalukya dance which is performed during this festival. Every year thousands of tourists from various parts of the world come here to relish the beauty of this incredible India. The festival of dance attracts musicians and dancers from all parts of India to this place to set up an extraordinary and brilliant show on this festival. Through the various dance forms the power and dedication and love towards Lord Shiv is shown in this festival. Karnataka has been known for its culture and tradition especially for golden and evergreen dance like Kathak. This festival gives a platform to such ancient and remarkable dance to get alive and restart in this modern India. Apart from dance performance musical shows also organised by the people of Karnataka. The government of Karnataka also organises a fair during this festival to boost the local craft and tradition items among the tourists. This festival is a great importance to this small town Pattadakal. Its architecture of this place has become a plus point in its enhancement. Tourist comes from far off places to know the speciality and importance of this wonderful place in Karnataka.

In order to reach this place we get many ways like:

By roadways the state highway 14 links Pattadakal with Badami, it is 10 km away from Badami.

By airways one can take a flight to Bangalore then take a cab to Pattadakal or else one can reach the nearest airport Belguam Airport which 125 km away from site from there.

The world's declared heritage must be visited for once. As it will let the people to know the strength of the background from which the India belongs.