Alaknada, the noted kathak dancer of India and the pride of Noida will be performing at the International Mamallapuram Dance Festival, Chennai on 11th January' 2008.

Mamallapuram, once the ancient port of Pallavas and world famous for its shore temple is situated 58km south of Chennai. It is famous for its monolithic rock sculptures, cave and stone temples. The combination of old 7th and 8th century Pallava carvings, temples and wonderful beaches make the place a beautiful tourist destination. A vibrant festival of dance is held at the venue of 'Arjuna's penance', a bass-relief sculpted on the face two enormous adjacent rocks, in Mamallapuram from early January for four weeks. Alaknanda and troupe will be performing in an open air stage against the magnificent backdrop of the Pallava rock sculptures. Alaknanda says " it's the best way to Welcome the New Year 2008 ".Dancers in her troupe are Bulbul Sengupta, Garima Srivastava & Saumya Shukla. The vocalist and lead music composer is Ms.Aparajita D.Dutta who will be accompanied by Shri. Madan lal on Tabla and Shri. Ghanshyam Sisodiya on Sarangi.