Experience the world at large at The Khajuraho Dance Festival

When discussing the beautiful heritage cities and sites of India, one of the most prominent names that come up is Khajuraho. Situated in the Chhatarpur District of Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho is famous for its beautiful temples and their erotic sculptures. The architecture here in these temples are taken as of high regards. From the beautiful sites of history to many of its other artistic impressions, Khajuraho spills out a magic that surely has captured many across the globe.

Considered to be one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, Khajuraho has many and more importantly country’s largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples. Famous for their beautiful erotic sculptures, which are the best examples depicting the nagara-style architecture that symbolises the eroticism to yet another level. Developed under the successful reign of the Chandela Dynasty, Khajuraho became the point of attraction due to its multi-faceted characteristics.

Not only it depicts the respect towards the religions with its temples that were built together and later were dedicated to two different religions, Hinduism & Jainism respectively.  The diversity of these temples and their history show evidently that how a tradition of acceptance and respect for diverse religious views among Hindus and Jains were present in the region at that time.

Known for its cultural diversity, Khajuraho is a HubSpot offering various splendours in arts and culture. Be it traditional dance, cultural events or art and paintings. Visiting Khajuraho is never a bad deal. Amongst many other reasons for attracting more than thousands of tourist to this cultural HubSpot every year, one of the most popular reasons is the international dance festival organised here every year.

Began in 1975, the Khajuraho Dance Festival has been one of the most popular cultural events in India forever since. Graced by the huge attendance of locals, national and international audiences this cultural meeting point takes place in the vicinity of the spectacularly evocative Khajuraho Temples. The artists offer tributes to gods leaving the audience enthralled.

Organised by the Department of Culture of Madhya Pradesh, The Khajuraho Dance Festival is a week-long festival. Decorated and shimmered with the setting of the sun, meeting of cultures, soft lights, sounds of anklets and musical instruments that create an enchanting spell, the Khajuraho Dance Festival showcases the vivid variety of distinctive Indian classical dance forms such as Bharatnatyam, Kathakali, Odissi, Manipuri, Kathak and Mohiniyattametc at the festival.

Apart from showcasing the national dance forms, the Khajuraho Dance Festival is an International Cultural Meeting Point. Besides India, 22 countries, including Bangladesh, Canada, Bahrain, France, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Korea and Turkey,  participate and also compete at this International festival. Glittered as an acclaimed festival, the Khajuraho Dance Festival is a must visit.

Emerged as a great memento to the diplomatic values and friendships with the other global states the Khajuraho Dance Festival is completely dedicated to the classical art form that not only welcomes Indian classical dance lovers but has opened gates opportunities for aspiring sculptors and artists within India and from foreign lands.

Different worlds come together by way of art at the Khajuraho Dance Festival. Architecture, dance, music, handicraft, social awareness you name it and you get it, all seems to be linked here by a wire that connects to the history of the place. While many visitors to the festival may not have a deep connection to any classical form of dance, you can surely find a point of entry for yourselves through the folk arts on display, or the rich history behind the temples, or maybe just the atmosphere of the celebration.

Wondering how to get there?

Airways: Well connected to Jhansi, Bhopal, and Jabalpur by road. Khajuraho has the flexibility of having non-stop flights that operate from Khajuraho to Delhi and Varanasi, thus, requiring a layover here. The airport is located about four kilometers to the south of the main town.

Railways: With a well-connected route through railways, it is easy to reach Khajuraho by train as well. Khajuraho railway station, about eight kilometers south of the town, is well connected to most major railway junctions of north India. There are taxis and auto-rickshaws available at Satna station to take you to Khajuraho.

Getting -Around

The best way to travel around this small, historic town is by cycle-rickshaw, auto rickshaw, or private taxi. Visitors can also rent bicycles.

The Festival

The Khajuraho Dance Festival is held in February every year, usually between the 20th and 27th of the month. Entry to the festival, fairgrounds, and all dance performances is free. Apart from evening dance performances, there is a vast fairground that hosts the other parts of the festival such as:

Nepathya – It is an exhibition space and outdoor stage that showcases Indian cultural arts and craft (one state is represented here every year.) Stalls here display traditional handicrafts from the region and an evening folk dance performance.

Art-Mart- It is a fine art exhibition space hosting national and international artists. Hunar is one large area with stalls that offers you to sell folk arts and crafts, mostly from Madhya Pradesh. There are many short workshops in the morning as well as demonstrations by craftsmen open for all to attend and learn. Kala Varta and Chalchitra are spots to hold discussions and watch documentaries about Indian folk and classical arts.

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