Set against the sculpted backdrop of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, the Khajuraho Dance Festival is a celebration of India’s classical dance heritage. Held annually, the festival brings together leading dancers performing Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, Kuchipudi, and other traditional forms.
As dusk falls, performances unfold beneath illuminated temples, creating a powerful dialogue between living art and ancient stone. Each recital reflects centuries-old traditions while reaffirming their relevance in the present.
The festival is both a cultural showcase and a spiritual experience, highlighting how dance has long served as a medium of devotion, storytelling, and discipline. For audiences, it offers an immersive encounter where rhythm, architecture, and history converge. The Khajuraho Dance Festival stands as a reminder that classical arts continue to thrive, carried forward by performers who honour tradition while keeping it vibrantly alive.
