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Festival Time: 01st Feb to 08th Feb 2010
Location: Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
Significance: Classical Dance Festival
Festival Attractions: Kathak, Odissi, Bharathanatyam,
Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Manipuri folk dances
Enjoy a walk through the temples in Khajuraho and love to attend the
popular Dance Festival. The auspicious occasion highlights the monolithic
architecture of the shrines, erected between 900 and 1150. The creative
craftsmanship talks a lot about the erstwhile Hindu Chandela Empire and the
festival time pave the way to explore it from the closest point.
Khajuraho Dance Festival is organized in an open air-auditorium, with the
divine Chitragupta Temple at its backdrop. It welcomes artists and
performers of recognized fields and offer them the wide platform to showcase
their talent. The intricate footwork of Kathak, the sophisticated steps of
Bharatnatyam and the soft lyrics presents a rainbow of art and culture. For
the past few years, the event has started to highlight modern dancers and
craftspersons from different walks of life.
Madhya Pradesh
Kala Parishad keep no stone unturned to make the dance festival a memorable
one. They invite renowned personalities from all over the world and schedule
programmes accordingly.
Solo dances with the theme of Bharatnatyam, Mohiniattam and Kuchipudi
expresses the power of individualism. The attractive Odissi and Manipuri
group dance leave spectators without a blink of eyes. Kathakali dance by
experts compel one to try out the movement of eyebrows at least once. Duet
performances
Reaching Festival Venue in Madhya Pradesh
Khajuraho is 395km from Agra, 350 km from Bhopal, 280 km from Gwalior, 480
km from Indore and 210 km from Jabalpur. It can be accessed easily by means
of air, rail or road.
By Air:
Regular flights connects Khajuraho with Delhi(35 minutes), Agra(40 minutes)
and Varanasi(45 minutes)
By Rail:
Indirect rail routes connects Khajuraho with Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata,
Varanasi and Jhansi
By Road:
State transport buses and private coaches connects Khajuraho with Jhansi,
Harpalpur, Mahoba and Satna.