Khajuraho, located in Central India, is famous for its enchanting temples decorated with sculptures in erotic poses and the legendary Khajuraho Dance Festival that takes place each spring.
Easy Tours of India offers an amazing selection of luxury small group tours and independent India tours to provide visitors with the opportunity to experience this fascinating festival.
The Khajuraho Dance Festival is a week-long festival of classical dances held every year starting in late February and ending in early March.
It is set against the spectacular backdrop of the magnificently illuminated temples of Khajuraho.
The limited lodging in Khajuraho is reserved well in advance for this event and Easy Tours of India has secured the best accommodations for our guests.
This cultural festival of India highlights the richness of various Indian classical dances performed by the best dancers in India.
Along with the renowned performers, a number of craftsmen display their goods to the visitors in an open market.
A few of the most popular dances performed at the Khajuraho Dance Festival are:

• Kathak: A dance from Northern India that uses singing, chanting, tabla or sitar music, and dance gestures to tell religious and mythological stories.
  
• Bharathanatyam: An extremely popular dance originating in South India.
  It is known as a 'Fire Dance' that displays lasya, the graceful feminine lines and movements, and tandava, the masculine aspect.
  
• Odissi: This dance is based largely on the concept of Tribhang which divides the body into three parts; head, bust, and torso.
  This creates the signature style of Odissi, which is more contorted than other classical Indian dances.
  
• Kuchipudi: From the South-East Indian state of Andhra Pradesh; it is known for its graceful movements, strong narrative, and several dramatic characters.
  The dance is accompanied by a Carnatic style song.
  
• Manipuri: Instruments, such as symbols, are an integral part of this dance from Northeast India.
  Originally performed on religious occasions in temples, it is now considered an artistic dance form with very technical standards.
  
• Kathakali: A dramatic dance style from South India known for the elaborate makeup and costumes worn by performers.
  Performers rely on various hand gestures and eye movements to tell a story.
  

These Indian dances are performed in an open-air auditorium, usually in front of the Chitragupta Temple dedicated to Surya (the Sun God) or the Vishwanatha Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
These temples are part of the Western Group of temples at Khajuraho; the largest, most well-maintained, and easily accessible temple group of Khajuraho.
Tourists looking for cultural activities on India tours in the spring should definitely plan a stop at Khajuraho during this dance festival of India.