KHAJURAHO DANCE FESTIVAL
Venue: Chitragupta Temple, Vishwanath Temple.
Duration: A Week.
Held In: February/March.
When The Stones Come To Life
Every spring the stones of Khajuraho come to life during the prestigious
7-day Khajuraho Dance Festival when the glory of the temples is celebrated
with true fervour and joy. It is a cultural festival for the celebration
of the Indian classical dance and music, believed to have basically
originated in the Hindu temples. The
festival is typical of a new breed of event, sited at ornate ancient
temples to attract visitors by combining tourism with culture.
Khajuraho Festival of Dances, organised by Eicher and
Madhya
Pradesh Kala Parishad, draws the best classical dancers in the
country every year, who perform against the spectacular backdrop of the
floodlit temples. In a setting where the earthly and the divine create
perfect harmony, it is a spectacular event that celebrates the pure magic
of the rich classical dance traditions of India.
Time for Eclectic Performances
The sleepy town of Khajuraho is transformed during the pleasant Hindu
spring month of Phalguna, corresponding with the months of February/March,
when the festival of Maha Shivratri draws pilgrims from all over the
region to commemorate the marriage of Shiva. The festival also sees one of
India's premier dance events - the Khajuraho Festival of Dance, a showcase
for all forms of classical dance. 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 at Khajuraho
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.
The Resplendent Backdrop At Dusk
The best classical dancers in the country perform in an open-air
auditorium, with the western group of Temples
as an inspiring and awesome backdrop. The
Chitragupta
Temple dedicated to Surya (the sun god) and the Vishwanatha Temple
dedicated to Lord Shiva, form the venue for this cultural rendezvous. The
past and the present silhouetted against the glow of a setting sun,
becomes an exquisite backdrop for the performers. As dusk falls, the
temples are lit up in a soft, dream-like ethereal stage.
As dusk descends, these temples are illuminated with shimmering fairy
lights and form dramatic silhouettes against the dark, star-dotted sky.
And it is against this backdrop that the past and present come together
and celebrate the rich tradition of Indian art.
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