Within which dates of December every year does Konark experience a surge of tourists and art enthusiasts to witness the grand dance festival of Odisha?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) 1st to 5th.
• The Konark Dance Festival is held every year from 1st to 5th December at the Sun Temple, Konark, Odisha.
• The festival showcases major Indian classical dance forms against the backdrop of the 13th-century Sun Temple.
Information Booster:
• The Konark Sun Temple was built in 1250 CE by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty.
• The festival is organised by Odisha Tourism and the Odissi Research Centre.
Additional Knowledge:
• Dance forms performed include Odissi, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, and Mohiniyattam.
• The festival aims to promote India’s cultural heritage and tourism.
• Konark Sun Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1984).