A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people
This quote by
Mahatma Gandhi holds true in case of our country, India. If you want to experience the cultural diversity of
India then what can be better than being a part of the
cultural festivals. Our cultural festivals highlight the real beauty and the diversity of
India.
Ellora Festival or
Ellora Ajanta Festival is one of the most important cultural
festivals of Maharashtra, India. Here is a list of everything that you should know about this enchanting
Ellora Festival of Aurangabad, Maharashtra:-
Artists at Ellora Festival
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Location of Ellora Festival
Soneri Hall in Aurangabad, Maharashtra hosts the beautiful
Ellora Festival. This hall is located on the campus of Dr Bababsaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University. It is one of the most architecturally beautiful halls of the city. It has continued to amaze the visitors with its beauty.
Aurangabad hosts the festival
It is celebrated every year in November. If you want to see the beauty of Indian culture, you cannot skip this beautiful annual festival.
November is the month
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Who organizes this festival?
The tourism department of the government of Maharashtra organizes
Ellora Festival. The festival is a result of hard work of months of various people. The smooth conduct and excellent planning by the government of Maharashtra deserve praise.
The beautiful welcome for the people
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The reason for organizing the festival
The festival was started with an intention of highlighting some of the beautiful places in and near Aurangabad. Another aim behind this was to bring the most talented people across the country under one roof and showcase their talents. Started with this purpose, the
Ellora Ajanta Festival continues to stay focussed to its aim and is growing every year.
Display of talent
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What to expect at the festival?
This cultural festival is full of life. One can witness various classical and semi-classical singers and dancers performing. Their perfection and skills are worth leaving the audience spellbound. For entertaining the audience, the festival also conducts mushairas.
Beautiful dances at the festival
Kalagram is the highlight of
Ellora Festival. It highlights the handicraft of the artists and craftsmen of Aurangabad. It is a great business opportunity for the small artists of the region who do not receive much business during their regular
business days.
Besides this, cooking, Mehandi, rangoli and many other contests are held to let the visitors participate in the festivities. This is one of the most beautiful festivals of Maharashtra because of its wide variety.
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Other beautiful places in the region
Besides the festival, the region holds too many attractive places for tourists. The
Ajanta and Ellora caves allure most of the visitors. It is spectacular and enlisted itself for one of the
World Heritage Sites in India. It comprises of various caves built on Hindu, Jain and Buddhist faiths.
Kailash Temple is another source of attraction which is the world’s largest monolithic sculpture. Its a treat to the senses.
Ellora caves
The city is well connected to railway stations and the airport. Since it is well connected through roads, Aurangabad is a popular destination for road trips as well. So, book your tickets and pack your bags for the next
Ellora Festival in Aurangabad!
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