During the festival, some of India 's most famous dancers will be performing classical dances . In one , the dancers represent characters from another world and show that the truth will always win over lies . In addition to classical dances , there will also be two folk dances , one of which is performed in September to celebrate the arrival of autumn and another that is often seen after a recovery from a serious illness . These are just three of the dances that will give you a better understanding of Indian culture