Khajuraho Dance Festival is an annual cultural event held at one of the most famous travel destinations of India, Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh. The event which is organized by the Kala Parishad under the Madhya Pradesh government is an annual treat for the connoisseurs of Indian Classical Dances. The aim of the festival is to promote the rich and vibrant culture and heritage of India. the festival also celebrates the glory of the most colourful and brilliant classical dance forms of India immortalised in the stone sculptures of Khajuraho. The enchanting 1000 year-old temples of Khajuraho serve as the spectacular backdrop for this cultural extravaganza that celebrates the various classical Indian dance forms.
An open-air auditorium in front of the Chitragupta Temple dedicated to the Sun God and the Vishwanatha Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva serves which are situated in the Western Group of temples serves as the venue for the week long festival held every year in the month of February.
Khajuraho Dance Festival 2015 Date: When is Khajuraho Dance Festival?
Khajuraho Dance Festival in 2013 was held from 01 February - 07 February.
Khajuraho Dance Festival in 2014 was held from 21st February till 26th of February.
Khajuraho Dance Festival in 2015 is from 20st February till 26th of February.
The legendary dance festival showcases classical dance style from all over India amidst the ethereal settings. As the sun sets the splendidly illuminated temples create a perfect ambience for the magic to unfold. Various classical dance forms like Kathak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Bharatnatyam, Manipuri and Mohniattam are performed by the exponents. The festival presents a rare opportunity to see the maestros as well as finest young talents of Indian classical dance perform on the treasured art forms. Dancers from abroad also perform during this festival. While classical dance forms have been a part of the festival since its inception recently modern dance forms have also been added as part of the event.
The festival also offers an opportunity for a number of craftsmen and local villagers to showcase their indigenous arts and crafts to the visitors. This festival of International repute attracts connoisseurs and travellers from far and wide. Several foreign tourists flock Khajuraho during the annual event. For culture aficionados, the Khajuraho Dance Festival serves as an opportunity to experience the true essence of India and understand the varied layers of Indian culture portrayed through the varied dance forms.
How to Reach Khajuraho
Khajuraho is a temple city located in the Bundelkhand region of Chhatarpur District in Madhya Pradesh. Khajuraho airport is located about 5 kilometres from the town and is well connected to many cities in India like Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Varanasi, Bhopal, Indore, and Allahabad. There is no direct rail route to reach Khajuraho. Nearest railway station to Khajuraho is Mahoba which is located at 63 km from Khajuraho. Another nearest railhead is at Harpalpur which is 94km away. Jhansi is a convenient railhead (172 km) for travellers coming from Delhi or Chennai and Satna (117 km) is convenient for those coming from Mumbai, Calcutta or Varanasi. Khajuraho is well connected by good network of roads to other places like Mahoba, Harpalpur, Satna, Jhansi, Gwalior, Agra, Jabalpur, Bhopal, Indore, and Chhatarpur.