The Dance festival in Mamallapuram is organized during the months of January and February in the city of Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu. This event witnesses performances on the Indian classical dances such as the Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Mohiniattam, Odissi and Kathakali.This four week Festival is held at Arjuna's penance, a bass-relief sculpted on two enormous rocks.