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Khajuraho Dance Festival
February 22 , 2018
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- The 44th Khajuraho Dance Festival 2018 has begun at the temple town in Chhatarpur district on February 20.
- The fest is being organised by the culture department of the Madhya Pradesh government.
- The 6-day fest will showcase classical dances including Kathak, Odissi, Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali and Mohiniattam.
- This year, the Art Mart (which is part of the festival) would showcase paintings of international artists from Germany, France and China among other countries.
- During the festival, dances are performed in an open- air auditorium, usually in front of the Chitragupta Temple dedicated to the Sun God and the Vishwanatha Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- The temples at Khajuraho, built by the Chandela dynasty between 950 AD and 1050 AD, are world-wide known for their erotic sculptures.
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