31st edition of Konark Dance Festival begins

Five-day Konark Dance Festival began at open air auditorium with backdrop of famous Konark Sun Temple.

Artists will showcase best of traditional dance performances in the festival.

Odissi dancer performers enthralled audience on Day 1.

Odissi, Bharatnatyam, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, Kathak dance performances to enthral audience.

This year, the fest will witness fewer spectators due to COVID-19 situation.

Precautionary measures are in place amid pandemic.