{"id":8020,"date":"2024-01-02T13:36:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T08:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/?p=8020"},"modified":"2025-07-28T17:36:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T12:06:44","slug":"modhera-dance-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/modhera-dance-festival-8020","title":{"rendered":"Modhera Dance Festival 2024 Gujarat &#8211; Uttarardh Mahotsav &#8211; Dates, Venue, Entry Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the popularity of the classical dance forms in India increased, festivals of dance came to be celebrated in some temples with an aim of bringing the religious and devotional dances and temples close to each other. <strong>Modhera Dance Festival 2024<\/strong> proved to be one of the most awaited and famous festivals of modern times and has achieved immense popularity in recent times. At <strong>Uttarardh Mahotsav<\/strong> in Modhera, this performance will allow youngsters to see youth their own age executing traditional Indian culture and exposing them to Indian culture.<\/p><img width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival-2023-7.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-single size-post-single wp-post-image\" alt=\"Modhera Dance Festival 2023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival-2023-7.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival-2023-7-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival-2023-7-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival-2023-7-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival-2023-7-638x425.jpeg 638w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival-2023-7-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" title=\"Modhera Dance Festival 2023\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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Glance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/modhera-dance-festival-8020\/#History_of_Modhera_Dance_Festival\" >History of Modhera Dance Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/modhera-dance-festival-8020\/#Activities_in_Modhera_Dance_Festival_2024\" >Activities in Modhera Dance Festival 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/modhera-dance-festival-8020\/#How_to_Reach_Modhera_Sun_Temple\" >How to Reach Modhera Sun Temple<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/modhera-dance-festival-8020\/#By_Air\" >By Air<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/modhera-dance-festival-8020\/#By_Train\" >By Train<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/modhera-dance-festival-8020\/#By_Road\" >By Road<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/modhera-dance-festival-8020\/#Places_to_Visit_Nearby_Modhera_Dance_Festival\" >Places to Visit Nearby\u00a0Modhera Dance Festival:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/modhera-dance-festival-8020\/#Performance_in_Uttarardh_Mahotsav_at_Modhera_Sun_Temple\" >Performance in Uttarardh Mahotsav at Modhera Sun Temple:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/modhera-dance-festival-8020\/#Additional_Details_on_Modhera_Dance_Festival_2024\" >Additional Details on Modhera Dance Festival 2024:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modhera_Dance_Festival_2024_At_a_Glance\"><\/span>Modhera Dance Festival 2024 At a Glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival.jpeg\" alt=\"Modhera Dance Festival 2024\" class=\"wp-image-8051\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival-638x425.jpeg 638w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Modhera Dance Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Modhera Dance Festival<\/strong> is a common platform for classical dancers and artists to display the traditional art forms of India and the dance connoisseurs. This dance festival is an annual cultural celebration to showcase Indian culture and highlight the traditions, diversity, and values of India through music, art, and dance. Within an indigenous traditional dance, each act has a principal and a number of secondary purposes, which may reflect the people&#8217;s universal values and social relationships. This three-day dance festival is organized by the <a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.gujarat.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tourism Department, Government of Gujarat<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_Modhera_Dance_Festival\"><\/span>History of Modhera Dance Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival-2023-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Modhera Dance Festival 2024\" class=\"wp-image-8053\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival-2023-2.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival-2023-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival-2023-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival-2023-2-638x425.jpeg 638w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival-2023-2-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Modhera Dance Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modhera Dance Festival is also known as the <strong>Uttarardh Mahotsav<\/strong> or Modhera Utsav, dedicated to Lord Surya or Sun God. Uttaradh Mahotsav is named because the earth moves north and starts getting closer to the Sun by the end of winter. It is celebrated on the grounds of <strong>Surya Mandir<\/strong>, which the Solanki King Bhimdev I developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Northern Dance Festival Modhera<\/strong> is usually held after the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/international-kite-festival-ahmedabad-gujarat-1070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Makar Sankranti<\/a> festival on 14th January in the third weekend of January to bring together brilliant artists and dancers to showcase the rich traditional heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Activities_in_Modhera_Dance_Festival_2024\"><\/span>Activities in Modhera Dance Festival 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival-2023-5.jpeg\" alt=\"Modhera Dance Festival 2024\" class=\"wp-image-8057\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival-2023-5.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival-2023-5-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival-2023-5-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival-2023-5-638x425.jpeg 638w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Modhera-Dance-Festival-2023-5-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Modhera Dance Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A large number of artists perform Indian classical dance through a fusion of Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Odissi with their costumes and jewelry sets. Nowadays, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/state\/gujarat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gujarat<\/a> Tourism Department arranges various tourism events and festivals like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/kankaria-carnival-7896\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kankaria Carnival<\/a> to encourage young artists to express themselves through dance. You can enjoy a variety of dances like Bharatnatyam, Mohiniattam from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/state\/tamil-nadu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tamil Nadu<\/a>, Kuchipudi from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/state\/andhra-pradesh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andhrapradesh<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/state\/karnataka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Karnataka<\/a>, Kathakali from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/state\/kerala\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kerala<\/a>, Odissi Chhanu from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/state\/odisha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Odisha<\/a>, Manipuri from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/state\/manipur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manipur<\/a>, Kathak North India, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reach_Modhera_Sun_Temple\"><\/span>How to Reach Modhera Sun Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/medium_modhera-sun-temple-ruine_300-2.jpg\" alt=\"Modhera Sun Temple\" class=\"wp-image-8064\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/medium_modhera-sun-temple-ruine_300-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/medium_modhera-sun-temple-ruine_300-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/medium_modhera-sun-temple-ruine_300-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/medium_modhera-sun-temple-ruine_300-2-267x200.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/medium_modhera-sun-temple-ruine_300-2-567x425.jpg 567w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/medium_modhera-sun-temple-ruine_300-2-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Air\"><\/span><strong>By Air<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/cities\/places-to-visit-in-ahmedabad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ahmedabad<\/a> is the nearest airport to attend this magnificent festival. It is approximately 95 km from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/places\/sun-temple-modhera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Modhera Sun Temple<\/a>. You can rent a taxi or a cab for the remaining journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Train\"><\/span><strong>By Train<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mehsana Railway Station is the nearest railway station. It is around 35 km from Modhera. Regular bus transportation services are also available from Mehsana to Modhera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Road\"><\/span><strong>By Road<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also arrive at Modhera Sun Temple via a private cab. This place is convenient for all tourists all over India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Places_to_Visit_Nearby_Modhera_Dance_Festival\"><\/span>Places to Visit Nearby\u00a0Modhera Dance Festival:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/places\/rani-ni-vav\">Rani ki Vav<\/a>, Patan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bindu Sarovar, Siddhpur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Umiya Mata Mandir, Unjha<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Becharaji temple<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance_in_Uttarardh_Mahotsav_at_Modhera_Sun_Temple\"><\/span>Performance in Uttarardh Mahotsav at Modhera Sun Temple:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Vignaraja Mallari - Modhera Dance Festival 2021 - Sridevi Nrithyalaya - Bharathanatyam Dance\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gQkOkkdyWbg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Details_on_Modhera_Dance_Festival_2024\"><\/span>Additional Details on Modhera Dance Festival 2024:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Modhera Dance Festival Venue<\/strong><\/td><td>Modhera Sun Temple, Mehsana-Becharaji Hwy, Modhera, Gujarat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Modhera Dance Festival Date<\/strong><\/td><td>January 20, 2024 &#8211; January 23, 2024, as per the official website<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Modhera Nritya Mahotsav Entry Fee<\/strong><\/td><td>Free for all visitors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/utsav.gov.in\/view-event\/modhera-dance-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Modhera Dance Festival 2024<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Closing Words<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This incredible classical dance festival showcases the cultural landscape and journey of Indian dance styles bringing together expert dance artists to perform. It offers a wonderful window into the culture, traditions, and heritage of the land. Attend this magnificent event and you are sure not to regret it! Let&#8217;s know your thoughts in the comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FAQs on Modhera Sun Festival 2024:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1672213523356\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why is Modhera Sun Temple famous?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Modhera Sun Temple is famous for its architecture and artistic value. It was built by Bhimdev of the Solanki dynasty in honor of Surya, the Hindu Sun God, in 1026 A.D. It is located on the banks of the Pushpavati River.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1672213846251\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the well-known Indian dance?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A variety of dances are famous in different parts of India. Like Bharatnatyam, Mohiniattam from Tamil Nadu, Kuchipudi from Andhra Pradesh &amp; Karnataka, Kathakali from Kerala, Odissi Chhanu from Odisha, Manipuri from Manipur, Kathak North India, etc.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1673933083297\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Modhera Dance Festival is celebrated in which state?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Modhera Dance Festival is celebrated in Gujarat.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1673933267296\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When is the Modhera Dance Festival held?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The festival is usually held in January of every year.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1673933284388\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long does the Uttarardh Mahotsav last?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Uttarardh Mahotsav usually lasts for two days.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1673933352569\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who can attend the festival?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The festival is open to the public and anyone can attend.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1673933374075\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are there any other activities or events during the festival?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In addition to dance and music performances, the festival also includes cultural programs such as workshops, lectures, and exhibitions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1704175013753\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the dates of the Modhera Dance Festival in 2024?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The dates of the Modhera Dance Festival are 20 January to 23 January 2024.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the popularity of the classical dance forms in India increased, festivals of dance came to be celebrated in some temples with an aim of bringing the religious and devotional dances and temples close to &hellip; 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