Konark, Dec 1: The 32^nd Konark Festival has begun at the premises of the Sun Temple in Konark on Wednesday.

Ace dance groups having global repute have performed classical dance programs on the occasion in the afternoon.

The magical performances from dancers, singers and musicians enthralled the audience at the open-air theatre with the famous Sun Temple in the background. The musical environment in and around the vicinity enlivened the gloomy atmosphere of the pandemic.

The globally famed Konark Festival organized by the state government will continue till December 5 which will enthrall reverberated sounds of classical music and stellar performances of dancers each evening.