Imagine a huge backdrop of Mount Kailasa temple, world’s largest single monolithic rock excavation and groups of artists performing to the beautifully sounding musical rhythm, is indeed bound to touch your hearts. Yes, it is in the Ellora Ajanta Festival, an annual extravaganza, where singers and dancers from across the country assemble to portray their talents.

This festival is usually celebrated during October lasting for three days. The pleasant climate, visual effects and lightings around the monumental buildings and the divine performance of the dancers, take you to an ecstatic state.

The Indian Classical art forms, especially Kathak and Odissi are performed by popular artistes. Earlier, all the shows were conducted in Ellora and in recent times the venue has been changed to Soneri Mahal in Aurangabad.

Ellora Ajanta festival is not only for the dance shows, but also acts as a platform for many local artists to promote their handicrafts and other wonderful artworks done by them. Also, the rich history of India and its cultural traditions are portrayed to the world in an excellent manner.

Mehandi, bhajans, cookery shows, painting competitions and other entertaining events are part of this colorful festival. Witness a culturally rich vibrant Ellora Ajanta Festival during your visit this time to Maharashtra.