Puri Sea Beach and designated festival grounds, Puri Sea Beach, Puri, Odisha, India
A coastal cultural festival celebrating Odisha's art, music, dance, crafts, sand art and beach activities.
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Festival dates
2026 edition
2026 edition: 4 November 2026 – 10 November 2026
Plan for early morning and late afternoon light. Check the daily programme and confirm the dates with organisers before travelling. Published information lists 4–10 November 2026, but the festival duration is described inconsistently. Confirm the final schedule with organisers.
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Festival overview
Puri Beach Festival brings together coastal life and Odisha's cultural traditions through performances, sand sculptures, handicrafts, food and beach activities. Photographers can explore artists at work, local communities and visitors in the seaside setting. Published information lists 4–10 November 2026, but the festival duration is described inconsistently. Confirm the final schedule with organisers.
Festival calendar
Published venue dates for this festival only (2026-11-06 to 2027-11-06), grouped by month. Within each month, pinned dates appear first, then chronological ranges. Confirm locally before travel — estimated dates are marked clearly.
Dates to be announced
Venue-level dates appear here only after they are curated and published. Nothing on this page invents a day — use community contribution when you can confirm a real performance.
Suggest a datePlanning notes
Build a visual sequence connecting the beach, festival and people. Photograph sand artists at work, performers preparing backstage, craft vendors, food stalls and interactions between visitors and local residents. Include wide environmental frames, close details, silhouettes and quieter moments.
Ask before making close portraits or photographing artists at work. Obtain permission for backstage access and follow restrictions set by organisers.
Protect equipment from sand, salt spray and moisture. Watch sea conditions and crowds, keep equipment secure, and avoid obstructing beach activities.
Photography guide
Puri Beach Festival brings together coastal life and Odisha's cultural traditions through performances, sand sculptures, handicrafts, food and beach activities. Photographers can explore artists at work, local communities and visitors in the seaside setting.
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