Bargarh Dhanu Yatra 2027: Dates (Jan 12 to 22) and Fares

Name: Bargarh Dhanu Yatra 2027
Start: 2027-01-12
End: 2027-01-22
Location: Bargarh, Odisha

When is Bargarh Dhanu Yatra 2027?

Bargarh Dhanu Yatra 2027 runs January 12 to 22, 2027.

2027January 12 to 22, 2027Confirmed

How the dates are set: The dates are fixed each year at a preparatory meeting chaired by the district collector, and the festival runs for 11 days.

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Source: odishatv.in

Bargarh Dhanu Yatra schedule

January 12 to 22, 2027: The 79th edition runs for 11 days, with Bargarh recreating the mythical city of Mathura and Ambapali becoming Gopapur.
Each day: Each day represents a different chapter of the Krishna story, performed live by local villagers.
Throughout: The play starts with Kansa dethroning Ugrasena and ends with the death of Kansa, with Ugrasena restored as king.

Sources: odishatv.in, heritagetoursorissa.com, en.wikipedia.org

Getting to Bargarh Dhanu Yatra

The nearest airport is Veer Surendra Sai Airport in Jharsuguda, about 100 km from Bargarh, with domestic connections.
Raipur is about 300 km from Bargarh and Bhubaneswar about 340 km, per one tour operator. Both connect to Delhi, Mumbai and other cities.

Sources: heritagetoursorissa.com, dulcimertours.com

History of Bargarh Dhanu Yatra

Dhanu Yatra is an annual drama-based open-air performance in Bargarh and is described as the world's largest open-air theater, with a mention in the Guinness Book of World Records. The Department of Culture of the Government of India gave it National Festival status in November 2014.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Bargarh Dhanu Yatra: questions people ask

When is Bargarh Dhanu Yatra in 2027?

The 79th edition runs from January 12 to 22, 2027. The dates were finalized at a preparatory meeting.

How many days does the Bargarh Dhanu Yatra last?

It lasts 11 days. Each day represents a different chapter of the Krishna story.

Why is Dhanu Yatra celebrated?

It stages the story of Krishna and his uncle Kansa, including the visit to Mathura for the Dhanu ceremony. The play ends with the death of Kansa.

What is the nearest airport to Bargarh for Dhanu Yatra?

Veer Surendra Sai Airport in Jharsuguda, about 100 km from Bargarh.

Is Dhanu Yatra really the world's largest open-air theatre?

It is widely described that way. It is spread across an area of about 8 km around Bargarh and is mentioned in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Sources: odishatv.in, heritagetoursorissa.com, en.wikipedia.org

About Bargarh Dhanu Yatra

An 11-day open-air play that turns a whole Odisha town into Mathura, billed as the world's largest open-air theatre.

Dhanu Yatra is an annual drama in Bargarh, Odisha, spread over an area of about 8 km around the town. The town becomes the mythical city of Mathura and nearby Ambapali becomes Gopapur, as the story of Krishna and his uncle King Kansa is acted out in streets and fields. There is no written script, and Kansa plays a central part, sometimes interacting with the public. It runs for 11 days, so the practical catch is that Bargarh is far from major airports.

Know before you go

The nearest airport, Jharsuguda, is about 100 km from Bargarh, so allow time for the road leg.
Hirakud Dam and Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary are nearby if you want to add a day.
The nearest airport is Veer Surendra Sai Airport at Jharsuguda (JRG), about 100 km from Bargarh, with Raipur (RPR) and Bhubaneswar (BBI) farther away.

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