Khajuraho Dance Festival 2023

Khajuraho dance festival 2023 takes place for seven days. The festival will occur in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. The event will start in the month of February. This dance festival shows traditional dance forms against the splendid Khajuraho temples, a UNESCO world heritage site. Here, rich culture, rituals, heritage, and traditions have occurred.

Date of Khajuraho Dance Festival

This year, it will start on 20th February 2023 and ends on 26th February 2023. Live performances of different dance forms have happened, which include Odissi, Kathak, Kuchipudi, and Bharatanatyam. Famous Indian classical dancers perform these dances. Madhya Pradesh Kala Parishad organizes the Khajuraho dance festival.

Major Attractions & Significance of Khajuraho Dance in India

#1. The renowned temples of Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh are mainly famous for their archaeological excellence. These temples were established during the Chandela Dynasty. The temples of Khajuraho have a perfect balance between architecture and sculpture.

#2. The temple is very popular among tourists who are coming to India for their cultural tours. During the month of February to March, the Khajuraho dance festival is organized every year. The festival is held at open-air auditoriums in the two most famous Khajuraho temples: the Chitragupta Temple dedicated to Surya (the sun god) and Vishwanatha temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

#3. Famous classical dancers from all over India perform during this festival at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. The ultimate aim of organizing this festival is to promote cultural heritage and traditional dances all over India.

#4. There are some dancers also who come from abroad to participate in the Khajuraho dance festival in Madhya Pradesh. Internationally, this festival is recognized by international dancers and academies.

#5. Major attractions of the Khajuraho dance festival are: – live performances of classical dances like Kathak, Odissi, Manipuri, Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, and Mohinattam. A large number of foreign tourists visited India at the time of the Khajuraho dance festival.

The dancers’ dance comprises intricate foot skills of Kathak, the poetic temple dance of Odissi, and the Kathakali stage fights with elaborated masks. The performances coincide with the musical strains of the flute and tanpura, rhythms of beats of the mridangam, and table reflected by the dancers’ ghungroo.

#6. The Khajuraho dance festival, apart from cultural dance performances, provides homage to some of the unnamed artists who brought to life the exquisite carvings of Khajuraho. The immortalized carvings resemble the remembrance of the heritage that stands in the ruin of time, and their glory still shines through and draws visitors from all over the world.

#7. The people visit the Khajuraho during the time of dance festivals. Individuals enjoy various dance forms from all over India. These dances come from different cultures, but one thing is common in every dance form: the mass display of human emotions in various styles.

Way to reach the Khajuraho Dance Festival

By Air

Khajuraho city is well connected by air. It consists of a domestic airport, which is 12 km away from the UNESCO world heritage site. Buses, taxis, and cabs are also available frequently.

By Rail

The Khajuraho has its railway station. The railway station is situated in the heart of the town. Buses, cabs, and taxis are available from the station.

By Road

The Khajuraho has smooth connectivity of roads from all over India. The state owns its buses, ac and non-ac taxis, and private vehicles.