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Festivals
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.Khajuraho
Dance Festival -To mark the true spirit of Khajuraho, a dance
festival is held here in March, every year, wherein, ace
artistes of various dance forms participate.
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 Mahashivaratri
(Feb/Mar) - Devotees come in huge numbers to the Matangeshwar
temple.
Sound and
light Show
This
fascinating Son-et-Lumière spectacle evokes the life and
times of the great Chandela Kings and traces the story of the
unique temples from the 10th Century to the present day.
Mounted
in the complex of the Western Group of temples, the 50-minute
show runs in Hindi and in English every evening. Amitabh
Bachchan, the Indian super star, narrates the story of
Khajuraho in his mesmerising voice.
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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Khajuraho
Dance Festival Date : 25th February to 2nd March
(every year till 2009) |
This seven-day
cultural extravaganza is held every spring in the town of
Khajuraho in order to celebrate the glory of the temples. It
is believed that classical dance basically comes from the
Hindu temples and attained it's maturity. This Festival is a
cultural festival for the celebration of the Indian arts-
dance and music handling down from generation to generation.
The Khajuraho Festival of Dances shows the best classical
dancers and dances in the country. It is held during the month
of March from 6th to 12th. Different classical dances are
presented during this festival, like the -Kathak, Bharatnatyam,
Kuchipudi, Odissi, Manipuri etc.
The main idea behind this dance festival of india is to make
the cultural heritage of Khajuraho relevant to the present
society and preserving it for the coming generation. On this
occasion a number of renowned artists and craftsmen
participates in the workshop and seminar and present their art
to the numerous visitors and tourist. And during this seven
days festival, there is also a market in an open field where
the visitors can get the entire local made articles of
Khajuraho. This festival is known not only in our country but
also to the outside world at large.
This
festival has reached almost epic proportions transcending
borders to reach enthusiasts the world over. Classical dancers
are on a rare high as they take center-stage to perform, with
the floodlit temples in the Western section providing a
spectacular backdrop.
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