50th Khajuraho Dance Festival Begins In Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh

The Khajuraho Dance Festival is an internationally recognised tradition. This year, it commenced on February 21, 2024, as Mohan Yadav, the Chief Minister of the state inaugurated the festival. Some other dignitaries like State President BD Sharma and Tourism and Culture Department Tourism Minister Dharmendra Singh were also present at the event’s commencement.

Delve into the history of this tradition and other details through this article.

When Did The Tradition Of Khajuraho Dance Festival Begin?

The history of the Khajuraho Dance Festival dates back to 1975. Since then, the Culture Department through Ustad Alauddin's Music and Art Academy, Bhopal, organises the event every year in collaboration with the Madhya Pradesh Patan Department and the Archaeological Survey of India.

50th Khajuraho Dance Festival 2024

This year, the festival will continue from February 21 till February 25. The events of the festival will take place on the huge Muktakashi stage inside the Western Temple Group Complex between the Kandariya Mahadev Temple of Chandel period and Devi Jagdamba Temple (Holy Temples Of Madhya Pradesh) and will feature various classical dances. The program kickstarted with the Odissi Shastri dance dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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The state CM Dr Mohan Yadav (Traditional Dishes Of Madhya Pradesh) took the opportunity to announce significant developments for Khajuraho, including the establishment of an institute focused on dance and music. He brought the creation of a Gurukul in Khajuraho to light during his speech and this would enhance the ancient heritage of art, music, literature, and dance.

According to the official website, the dance festival is among the most popular ones in the country. Apart from being a traditional event, it is also a great tourist attraction in India.

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