Location: Rajarani Temple Complex,
Bhubaneswar
Duration: Three days
Significance: Showcases the glorious tradition of Indian
classical music
Highlights: Amazing musical performances
Rajarani Music Festival is a very well known festivity of Orissa. The
credit for organizing it goes to the Department of Tourism, Orissa; in
collaboration with other organizations like Bhubaneswar Music Circle,
Orissa Sangeet Natak Academy, NALCO and the Union Ministry of Tourism.
The Raja Rani temple complex of Bhubaneswar, which dates back to the
eleventh century, serves as the venue of this musical concert. The aim
of the festival is to showcase the glorious tradition of Indian
classical music.
Rajarani Music Festival is characterized by awesome performances by the
connoisseurs of Indian classical music. The musical performances that
are held here resemble the settings resemble the Darbari Gayans (musical
performances in the court of a king). Eminent personalities, consisting
of instrumentalists and vocalists, participate enthusiastically in this
festival and every year, they give fantastic performances. The festival
has been attracting not just the locals, but the tourists also.