Nishagandhi Dance Festival, held at
Kanakakunnu Palace ground in
Thiruvananthapuram, is organized by the Tourism Development Corporation of
Kerala. Nishagandhi is an open-air theatre in the palace ground, and during this festival various dances such as
Bharatanatyam,
Mohiniyattam, Kathak, Odissi, modern ballet, and other folk arts are performed by leading artists. The festival is accompanied by music performances.