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The
Ethereal Dance Festival
Location: Madhya Pradesh.
Venue: Chitragupta Temple, Vishwanath Temple.
Duration:
A Week
Held In: February/March.
When The Stones Come To Life
Every spring the stones of Khajuraho come
to life during the prestigious 7-day Khajuraho
Dance Festival when the glory of the temples is
celebrated with true fervour and joy. It is a
cultural festival for the celebration of the Indian
classical dance and music, believed to have basically
originated in the Hindu temples. The festival
is typical of a new breed of event, sited at ornate
ancient temples to attract visitors by combining
tourism with culture. Khajuraho Festival of Dances,
organised by Eicher and Madhya
Pradesh Kala Parishad, draws the best classical
dancers in the country every year, who perform
against the spectacular backdrop of the floodlit
temples. In a setting where the earthly and the
divine create perfect harmony, it is a spectacular
event that celebrates the pure magic of the rich
classical dance traditions of India.
Time
for Eclectic Performances
The sleepy town of Khajuraho
is transformed during the pleasant Hindu spring
month of Phalguna, corresponding with the months
of February/March, when the festival of Maha Shivratri
draws pilgrims from all over the region to commemorate
the marriage of Shiva. The festival also sees
one of India's premier dance events - the Khajuraho
Festival of Dance, a showcase for all forms of
classical dance. With the international status
under the Government of India Programme categories,
this seven-day extravaganza is a unique treat
for connoisseurs from all over the world.
Access :
Air : A daily
Boeing 737 service (Monday, Wednesday and Friday)
links Khajuraho
with Delhi, Agra,
Varanasi and
Kathmandu.
Rail : The
nearest railheads are Mahoba (64 km) and Harpalpur
(94 km). Jhansi
(175 km) and Satna (117 km) are convenient railheads
for visitors from Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai,
Agra & Varanasi.
Road : Khajuraho
is connected by regular bus services with Mahoba,
Harpalpur, Satna, Jhansi,
Gwalior, Agra,
Jabalpur & Bhopal.
Best Season :
September to March
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