Dhanu Yatra 2022 in Odisha at Bargarh

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Jan 19, 2023 - 11:26 Updated: Jan 20, 2023 - 17:11
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Dhanu Yatra 2022 in Odisha at Bargarh
Dhanu Yatra 2022 in Odisha at Bargarh
Dhanu Yatra 2022 in Odisha at Bargarh
Dhanu Yatra 2022 in Odisha at Bargarh
Dhanu Yatra 2022 in Odisha at Bargarh
Dhanu Yatra 2022 in Odisha at Bargarh

Dhanu Yatra is one of the biggest open-air theater festivals in the world and is held in the Pushya month (December – January) in Bargarh District in Odisha. Dhanu Yatra 2022 - 2023 will be held from December 28, 2022, to January 6, 2023. The theatrical performance is based on the stories of Lord Krishna – for the performance, Bargarh and nearby places are transformed into Mathura and other places in Lord Krishna's stories.

Dhanu Yatra is an 11-day festival and it chronicles the birth of Krishna and his childhood Leelas, visiting Mathura, and the killing of Kansa. Bargarh has converted to Mathura and Ambapalli village on the outskirts of the town is the Gopapura (Lord Krishna’s village) and the river Jira which flows in between is river Yamuna. This drama is hosted in 14 open-air theaters.

Largest Open Air Theater in the World - Odisha Dhanu Yatra Festival

Dhanu Yatra is considered to be the world's largest open-air theatre performance. It is based on Lord Krishna’s visit to Mathura to witness the fair organized by uncle Kansa as mentioned in the Bhagavata Purana.

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