The famous Mukteswar Dance Festival is organized every year in an open-air auditorium from 14^th to 16^th of January and at the premises of the much renowned Mukteswar temple situated at the old Bhubaneswar town. This amazing and breathtaking 3 days function exhibits the finest Odissi dance forms and it is well organized by the Odisha government. The daily program time is in between 6 PM to 8:30 PM.

The ancient Mukteswar temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha is popular for its magnificently carved arched gateway and it is indeed among one of the finest examples reflecting Odissi architecture and style. The complex of the temple acts as the perfect venue for the dance festival celebrating the incomparable and excellent charm and magnetism of the classical Odissi dance form. The star Odissi dancers and artisans tapping their feet to the beating strokes of the instruments, leave the audience in awe and speechless matching the classical movements and appealing attire. The duet, solo and group performances by the artists involving Bangi, Abhinaya and Mudra actually give the people a mystical and spiritual experience to cherish for.         

The Mukteswar temple is situated within the ancient city of Bhubaneswar, and is around at 5 km distance from airport, rail station and bus stop. The local cabs and transport is available to get by to the temple from any part and the temple is specifically decorated and embellished for this program with beautiful lighting arrangements and erecting backdrops emphasizing on giving the best views of the dance performances and artisans. Artists at both national and International level perform here and usually it starts with Shiva Vandana, which is a group song dedicated to Lord Shiva. Then the solo performances starts followed by duet Odissi dance forms and end with group Odissi dance. The prime focus is majorly on Odissi dances of various groups and artists. Do feel free to get in touch with the leading tour operator, Best Choice Holiday in arranging your visit and attending the dance event.

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As per believe, the Vaidyas offer a special herbal medicine known as ‘Dasamula Modaka’ to the deities on the 14th day or today (June 29, 2019) following instructions from Puri Gajapati Maharaj. Following the ‘Dasamula Modaka’ ritual, the Holy Trinity is believed to be recovered from illness.

Besides, on the fifth day of their Anasara period (Anasara Panchami), ‘Phuluri’ or scented medicinal oil is applied to the Trinities following which ritualistic ‘Osua Lagi’ is performed from the day of Sasthi and continue till Navami. The Chaka Bije Niti of the Holy Trinity is performed On Dashmi. Moreover, a paste of sandalwood, saffron and camphor is applied to the deities as part of ‘Anasara Ekadasi’ rituals (which is today June 29,2019).

Following completion of rituals, the Trinities are dressed in ‘Rakta Bastra’ after Madhyana Dhupa. Later, after the Sandhya Dhupa, sandalwood paste is applied to the idols. Then, the ‘Dasamula Modaka’ is offered to the deities. With the offering of ‘Dasamula Modaka’, the Holy Trinity is believed to be completely recover from fever. A day after the ‘Dasamula Modaka’ ritual, after the Bhoga Mandap rituals are over (which is on June 30, 2019), Puri Temple servitors go to the Puri King to inform him about the complete recovery of the deities.

Lord Jagannath and his siblings then come out of the Anasar Ghar for Nabajouban Darshan, only a day before Rath Yatra (which is on July 4, 2019). During the stay of deities inside the Anasar Ghar, devotees are not allowed to have darshan of the Holy Trinity.

For this year, 2019, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) will run 194 special trains apart from the regular trains, to the pilgrim city of Puri between July 4 (Rath Yatra) and July 13 (Suna Besa). As many as 30 special trains will run on July 4 while 48 special trains will run between July 5 and July 9. Besides, 10 trains will run on July 10 and 30 trains on July 12 (Bahuda Yatra). A total of 28 trains will run on July 13 (Suna Besa). Moreover, 48 special trains will run between Nayagarh and Khurda during the annual annual festival.

The Odisha government has also come up with measures for the convenience of visitors apart from elaborate security arrangements as toll taxes will not be collected at Pipili Toll Gate during Gundicha Yatra (July 4), Bahuda Yatra (July 12) and Suna Besha (July 13).

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