Khajuraho Dance Festival

Khajuraho is famous worldwide for the erotic sculptures on its temples. These perfectly built sculptures sublime in expression, capture life and love in every form and mood. Constructed from 950 AD to 1050 AD, these temples testify to the craftsman's artistry and the extraordinary breadth of vision of the Chandela Rajputs. A week long Festival of Classical Dances called as the Khajuraho Dance Festival is held here in the month of February/March every year in which India's foremost exponents of dance perform against the spectacular backdrop of the floodlit temples. During the prestigious 7-day Khajuraho Dance Festival the entire environment of the Khajuraho temples sink in the mood of celebration.

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.

An Array Of Divine Arts
The Festival showcases various classical styles of Indian dance such as Kathak, Bharat Natyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Manipuri and Kathakali. Modern Indian dance is a recent addition. Every evening, two accomplished artists from different genres perform in the open-air auditorium. Umpteen number of tourists visit the place not only for the exquisite sculptures but also for this annual Khajuraho Dance Festival.
Facts
Place - Madhya Pradesh
Starts - 25th February
Finishes - 3rd March
Venue - Western Group of temples, Khajuraho
Organised By - Eicher and Madhya Pradesh Kala Parishad
Local Transport - Small sized cars, taxis and buses

Getting There
Air: There are regular flights linking Khajuraho with Delhi (35 minutes), Agra(40 minutes), and Varanasi(45 minutes).

Rail: There is no direct train to Khajuraho. The most convenient station is Jhansi(175km), which is linked to Delhi and other major northern cities. Satna(117km) is another convenient railway head for those coming from Mumbai, Calcutta and Varanasi.

Road: Khajuraho is connected by regular buses with Satna, Harpalpur(94km), Jhansi and Mahoba(61km).