
Sirpur Music & Dance Festival
Sirpur, Chhattisgarh, India
The winter national festival of classical music and dance staged among Sirpur's floodlit ancient temples — heritage as a moonlit performance.
Why visit: Great music where the Somavamshi kings once ruled.
- ›Temple-lit stages
- ›Classical performances
- ›Craft stalls
- ›Sirpur monuments
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Best time
Jan–Feb (festival dates)
Entry fee
Free–passes
Est. budget
₹300–1,000
Duration
1–2 days
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