The 36th Konark Festival 2025, organised under the auspices of the Odisha Tourism Department in collaboration with the Sangeet Natak Akademi and the Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC), concluded on a high note with a mesmerising closing ceremony at Konark.

The event, which also marked the end of the 15th International Sand Art Festival 2025, was graced by Odisha’s Honourable Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati as the chief guest. Joining him were the First Lady of Odisha, Smt. Jayashree Kambhampati; Deputy Chief Minister Smt. Pravati Parida, and Rajasthan’s Power Minister Shri Heeralal Nagar.

The final evening’s program kicked off with a captivating Odissi dance performance by renowned artist Smt. Arati Kar and her troupe from the Utkal Dance and Research Academy. Their first pr

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