Khajuraho
Festival of Dances - The famous temples of Khajuraho in Madhya
Pradesh are famous for its archaeological excellence. The temples were
built during the Chandela Dynasty between 250 and 1050 AD. The Temples
of Khajuraho strike a perfect balance between architecture and
sculpture. In the year 1986, UNESCO designated this group of temples as
a world heritage site. Khajuraho Temples are very famous among tourist
coming to India on cultural Tours. Every year in the month of February -
March, Khajuraho Dance Festival is organized by the Kala Parishad under
the Madhya Pradesh government. Famous Classical Dancers from all over
India performs during this Dance festival at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
The aim of organizing this event is to promote cultural heritage and
traditional dances of India.
Dancers from abroad also perform during this week long festival in
Madhya Pardesh. Live performances of classical dances like Kathak,
Kuchipudi, Odissi, Bharatnatyam, Manipuri and Mohniattam are the major
attractions of these dance festival. The
Khajuraho Dance Festival
is internationally recognized by international dancers and academies. A
large number of foreign tourists come to India for a culturally enriched
show of classical dances like Khajuraho Festival of Dances.
