The Nishagandhi festival, conducted by Kerala is a seven-day cultural fiesta is held in the Nishagandhi Auditorium, in the majestic premises of the lush green Kanakakkunnu Palace in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram. Seven fascinating evenings, marked by different genres of dance is destined to have the audience captivated.
The Nishagandhi festival is a grand occasion for art lovers in Kerala to get familiar with some of the best and upcoming talents in India and also to enjoy the magical performances of masters. Odissi, Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, Chhau, and Kuchipudi are some of the dance forms staged regularly as part of the festival.
Ningkhandhi Dance Festival was started by carrying a fragrance of art. Hon’ Kerala Governor Justice(Retd) P. Sathasivam inaugurated the festival at Nishagandhi auditorium on Sunday evening.
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