Konark in December: When the Sun Temple Becomes a Stage for India’s Classical Arts Every December, classical dancers gather beside Odisha’s 13th-century Konark Sun Temple. The festival offers more than a spectacular cultural setting: it raises a larger question about whether festivals can make heritage economically and culturally relevant while respecting the conservation needs of […]
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