Cultural Festival · Odisha
Dhanu Jatra, Bargarh
Bargarh town, Bargarh
Photo: Government of Odisha, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Bargarh becomes a stage for an open-air enactment of the Krishna and Kansa story.
For several days the town of Bargarh turns into Mathura and the surrounding area into Gopapura for this open-air theatre, with King Kansa holding court across town. Check the official listing for the dates.
Planning a visit
- When: Dates to be announced. The next dates have not been announced yet, and the usual month is not confirmed in our sources.
- Where: Bargarh town, Bargarh, Odisha.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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