Konark Beach

Konark Beach or Chandrabhaga Beach is located in Odisha on the Eastern coast of India. This beach is just 3 kilometers from the well-known and magnificent Konark temple. Konark Beach is famous for its clean and pure water and spectacular landscapes. The beach is also known as one of the finest beaches in India.

The fine sands and clear water support this statement. Konark Beach is becoming India's first beach to get the blue flag certification, given to environmentally clean beaches and equipped with facilities and amenities of international standards.

Konark Beach is also home to numerous aquatic animals. Tourists can participate in many fishing activities and can practice the best fishing techniques taught by the local fishermen. Being one of the spectacular holiday experiences, tourists can also spot small crabs roaming about the beach. People have to keep an eye on them as they run very fast to their shelters.

It is the small things on this beach that make it special. Konark Beach also has perfect sunbathing locations. Adding to the unadulterated beauty of the beach is the Lotus Eco Beach Resort, which provides perfect luxury and service. The resort is consistently ranked amongst the best resorts in Odisha.

Konark Beach Festival

The festival belongs purely to the beauty of Konark Sun Temple. People celebrate this festival as a tribute to the ancient beauty of the Konark Temple. Numerous famous classical dancers gather here to be a part of this extravagant celebration, so the celebration is beyond religion and customs. Apart from the monuments, beaches, and delightful sights, the festival is majorly famous for its annual dance festival, which is organized in December and is a major tourist attraction.

Tourists can also visit the Magha Saptami Mela to witness the devotees taking a holy dip and worshipping the sun god. This sight of sacred devotion strikes a resonant chord in the tourist's soul.

During the first five days of December, famous classical dancers from every part of the country arrive at Konark Beach to pay their tributes to the Sun God in the Sun temple, which is one of a kind. An Odissi Guru, in association with the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) at the Konark Natya Mandap, organised The Konark Beach Festival.

Known as the Natyamandir, this 700-year hall is an architectural masterpiece. Respecting its rich heritage and culture, the structure is furnished with different Odissi sculptures posing in different dance forms.