Khajuraho Dance Festival is a marvelous representation of Indian Art & craft, culture and tradition. Renowned artists of not only India but also of the world take part in the festival. Organized every year in the last week of February, Khajuraho dance festival is one of the prime tourist attractions among the visitors throughout the globe.
This week-long event is aimed at promoting Indian classical dance styles such as Kathak, Bharathanatyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohniattam and Kathakali are some of the major dance forms performed here during the festival.
About Khajuraho Dance Festival
Khajuraho Dance Festival is held every year in Chitragupta Temple of Khajuraho Group of Monuments which are a UNESCO World Heritage site in India. Visitors can enjoy the festival by buying tickets at minimum prices.
If dances lure you, then the Khajuraho Festival would definitely hold your interest. Held at the popular travel destinations of India, Khajuraho Dance Festival is thrilling and exciting.
One of the renowned cultural occasions of India, Khajuraho Festival catches the eye of every traveler in February. This is a seven-day fest and during this time you can collect ever-lasting memories.
Khajuraho Festival is organized by the Kala Parishad under the Madhya Pradesh government whereby several classical dancers & well-known traditional artists throughout India perform. The aim to hold this fest is to promote the culture and heritage of India. The celebration is held to showcase the magnificence of human feelings. The Festival is held at organized at two of the most prominent Khajuraho temples – Chitragupta and Vishwanatha Temple.
When is it celebrated?
Khajuraho Festival of Dance is a festival which is celebrated each year in February when the hardness of winter begins to fade & spring season take over.
Khajuraho Dance Festival 2024
Khajuraho Dance Festival 2024 will be going to celebrate for 7 days (full week long).
Schedule of Khajuraho Dance Festival 2024
DATES KHAJURAHO DANCE FESTIVAL
| Date | Program |
|---|---|
| 20th February, 2024 | Janaki Rangarajan – Bharatanatyam Dhirendra Tiwari and Aprajeeta Sharma – Kathak – Bharatanatyam Prachi Shah – Kathak |
| 21th Febuary, 2024 | Sree Lakshmy Gowardhan – Kuchipudi Maithil Devika, Dhanup P.K. and Arjun Kulthingal – Mohniattam (Trio) Vaibhav Aarekar and Group – Bharatanatyam |
| 22th February, 2024 | Prateesha Suresh – Satriya Himansi Atargadda and Arathi Nair – Kuchipudi – Bharatanatyam (Duet) Kadamb Center for Dance – Kathak (Group) |
| 23th February 2024 | Ramli Ibrahim & Group – Odissi (Group) Sanjukta Sinha – Kathak Tejaswani Sathe and Group – Kathak (Group) |
| 24th Febuary, 2024 | Akash Malik and Rudra Prasad Roy – Kathakali And Contemporary Shaswati Garai Ghosh – Odissi Bala Vishvanathan and Prafull Singh Gehlot – Bharatanatyam – Kathak (Group) |
| 25th Febuary, 2024 | Janani Murali- Bharatanatyam Vaijanti Kashi and Group – Kuchipudi (Group) Nivedita Pandya and Somy Bose – Kathakali – Odissi (Duet) Gajendra Kumar Panda Tridhara – Odissi (Group) |
| 26th Febuary, 2024 | Gopika Verma – Mohniattam Arupa Lahiri and Group – Bharatanatyam – Odissi – Kathak – Mohniattam (Group) Pushpita Mishra and Group – Odissi (Group) |
Timings: 07.00 PM to 10.00 PM
Entrance: Free
The venue of Khajuraho Dance Festival –
The venue of Khajuraho Dance Festival –Khajuraho, Chhatarpur District, Madhya Pradesh, India
• 620 KM from New Delhi
• 50 KM from Chhattarpur
• 10 KM from National Highway-75
Best Time to visit Khajuraho
The best time to visit Khajuraho is between September and February. If you’re planning a visit during February, you’ll also be able to experience the famous Khajuraho Dance Festival.
How to Reach Khajuraho
How to Reach KhajurahoBy Air: There is an own airport in the Khajuraho city. The domestic air terminal is connected with urban areas of India. The monuments is 12 kilometers away from the airport. Transports, cabs and taxis visit the world heritage site
By Rail: The city of Khajuraho has its own city air terminal. The monuments are just 5 km from the railhead. Significant urban areas of India are very much associated by rail.
By Road: Khajuraho has a smooth network by streets to urban areas in Madhya Pradesh and all over India. State-owned buses, taxis and private vehicles commute to the city.
High on art, culture and architecture, Khajuraho is more than just another holiday spot waiting for you. So, what are you waiting for? Plan a trip right away & enjoy luxurious holidays in a beautiful place!
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