Every state has its own festivals and rituals. There are a large number of fairs and festivals celebrated in the state. There are festivals relating to each religion, tribal festivals, festivals relating to Lord Jagannath, the presiding deity of the Puri Temple, and many seasonal exhibitions and fairs as well as special festivals such as the Konark Festival, the Rajarani Music Festival, the Puri Beach Festival etc.

Thirty five km to the north-east of Puri lies the World Heritage Monument, the Sun Temple of Konark. The Annual Konark Festival, which is held in an Open Air Auditorium with the temple as the backdrop, showcase a magical parade of India’s classical and traditional dance forms. Eminent dancers and their troupe delight visitors in the wintry evening of early December with dramatic choreographies. Besides, the dance performances the visitors are treated in an Artist Camp to an exhibition of Orissan temple sculptures which are often described as poetry transcribed on stone. Sand Art exhibition is also another attraction for tourists.