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The Khajuraho dancing festival is an annual event that takes place for seven days in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. It showcases traditional dance forms against the backdrop of the Khajuraho temples, a UNESCO world heritage site. The festival occurs in February and features performances by famous Indian classical dancers. The festival aims to promote cultural heritage and traditional dances throughout India.
The Khajuraho dancing festival is organized every year in February and March. It is held at open-air auditoriums in two of the most famous temples: the Chitragupta Temple and the Vishwanatha temple.
The Khajuraho dance festival 2023 will start on 20th February 2023 and end on 26th February 2023. During this time, live performances of dance forms such as Odissi, Kathak, Kuchipudi, and Bharatanatyam occur. The Madhya Pradesh Kala Parishad organizes this event, which attracts a large number of foreign tourists.
Festival's major attractions -
Famous classical dancers from all over India perform during the festival, and some dancers from abroad also participate. The festival is recognized internationally by dancers and academies. The festival's major attractions are the live performances of classical dances such as Kathak, Odissi, Manipuri, Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, and Mohinattam. The festival promotes cultural heritage and traditional dances throughout India.
The dance performances at Khajuraho blend Kathak's intricate foot skills, the poetic temple dance of Odissi, and the Kathakali stage fight. The melodic tones of the flute and tanpura, rhythms of beats of the mridangam, and tabla represented by the dancers' ghungroo all match with the performances. The event pays tribute to some of the unknown artisans who brought the magnificent carvings of Khajuraho to life.
The Khajuraho dance festival is a significant event that promotes cultural heritage and traditional dances in India. The festival showcases various dance forms and attracts tourists from all over the world. This festival provides a platform for renowned classical dancers to perform and pays homage to the artists who created the exquisite carvings of Khajuraho. Individuals who visit Khajuraho during the festival enjoy different dance forms from different cultures, all displaying human emotions in various styles.
