A grand fair known as the Khandagiri Mahotsav & Kharavela Mela is held at Khandagiri near Bhubaneswar, starting from Magha Saptami (as per the Odia calendar) and continues for about one week. This traditional event attracts a large number of visitors and highlights Odisha’s rich rural, cultural, and artistic heritage.
The fair features a wide range of local handmade products, especially from rural and tribal communities. Visitors can explore and purchase handicrafts, handloom textiles, wooden crafts, stone carvings, and traditional rural products, making it a vibrant platform for local artisans.
In the evening, the atmosphere becomes lively with performances of Indian classical and folk dances on an open-air pandal stage, creating a colorful cultural experience for visitors.
The main highlight of the Khandagiri Mahotsav & Kharavela Mela is the combination of handicraft exhibitions and cultural performances. Evening programmes include Odissi dance, folk dances, and classical music performances, which draw large crowds and add energy to the fair.
The festival reflects Odisha’s traditional lifestyle, rural craftsmanship, and performing arts. It also supports local artisans by providing a platform to showcase and sell their products, promoting self-reliance and cultural preservation.
Tourists can also visit nearby attractions such as the Khandagiri and Udayagiri Caves, ancient Jain rock-cut caves, the Dhauli Shanti Stupa, and other heritage landmarks in Bhubaneswar city.
Road: Khandagiri is about 8-10 km from Bhubaneswar city center and is well-connected by taxis, autos, and buses.
Railway: The nearest railway station is Bhubaneswar Railway Station, around 8-10 km away.Airport: The nearest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, approximately 7-9 km from Khandagiri.
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