| Khajuraho Dance Festival | |
|---|---|
 Khajuraho Dance Festival | |
| Location | Khajuraho |
| Coordinates | 24°51′14″N79°55′16″E / 24.854°N 79.921°E /24.854; 79.921 |
| Country | India |
| Inaugurated | 1975 |
| Organized by | Government of Madhya Pradesh |
| Website | http://khajurahodancefestival.com/ |
TheKhajuraho Dance Festival (IAST:KhajurahoNritya Samaroh), organised by the Madhya Pradesh Kala Parishad,[1] is a one-week festival of classical dances held annually beside theKhajuraho temples inChhatarpur district ofMadhya Pradesh state in centralIndia. The festival is conducted in February from the 20th to the 26th.[2]
This festival highlights the richness of theIndian classical dance styles such asKathak,Bharathanatyam,Odissi,Kuchipudi,Manipuri,Gaudiya Nritya, andKathakali with performances of some of the best exponents in the field. Modern Indian dance has been added recently.[3]
The dances are performed in an open-air auditorium, usually in front of theChitragupta Temple dedicated to Surya (the Sun God) and theVishvanatha Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, belonging to the western group.[3]
The first edition of the festival began in 1975.
Apart from dance, other events include film screenings and handicraft expositions.[4]
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