Khajuraho

The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a complex of 85 temples situated in Khajuraho, a small town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The town is located in Chhatarpur District, about 620 kilometres (385 mi) southeast of New Delhi, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India.

The place derives its name from a Sanskrit word and means "Garden of Date Palm". Temple town of Khajuraho is much different from any other temple city of India and is not about religion and worshipping and deities. The Khajuraho temples are instead famous for the eroticism etched on its walls in the form of sculptures.

The 9th to 12th century temples of Khajuraho are the evidences of the architectural geniuses during the times of Chandela dynasty. The place is also famous for the annual dance festivals that are held during 25th February to 2nd March every year.

Khajuraho Dance Festival takes place at the open-air auditorium in front of the Chitragupta Temple. This weeklong 7 days cultural and dancing extravaganza is organized and promoted as one of Khajuraho’s major event, by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department. The festival takes place at the open air auditorium near the Chitragupta Temple. Set up thousand years ago, the Chitragupta temple is devoted to the Sun God. Besides, the Khajuraho Dance festival can also be seen at Vishwanatha Temple in Khajuraho which is devoted to Lord Shiva.

The basic idea that goes behind organizing the Khajuraho Dance Festival is to create awareness about Khajuraho’s cultural heritage among the younger generation. Several well-known artists can be seen participating in the festival. The different dance forms that you can enjoy at the Khajuraho Dance Festival are Odissi, Bharathanatyam, Kathakali, Kuchipudi and Manipuri. The wonderful dance performances amidst the beautiful sculptures of Khajuraho is definitely a must watch. The artists who perform at the festival are honored for their outstanding performances.  The dance quality and presentation along with the shimmering venue is unparalleled.