Khajuraho, known for its scintillating temples is located in central India. Once the capital of the great Chandela, the quiet village houses about thousand people.

The prestigious dance fest held here features the best classical dancers of India who perform against the spectacular backdrop of the floodlit temples. And it is the setting sun that forms the backdrop for the dancers. With international status under the Government of India programme, this seven-day extravaganza is a unique treat for connoisseurs from all over the world.

Here's the schedule:
25 Feb. - Prerana Shrimali, Delhi - Kathak - Priyadarsini Govind, Chennai - Bharatanatyam
26 Feb. - Anandi Ramchandran, Mumbai - Odissi - Vyjananthi Kashi, Bangalore - Kuchipudi
27 Feb. - Vani Bhalla & Jayaprabha Menon, New Delhi / Calicut - Mohiniyattam Duet - Shila Mehta, Mumbai - Kathak
28 Feb. - Vasanthi Sridhar, New Delhi - Bharatanatyam - Pooja Shrivastava, New Delhi - Kathak - Prajakta Raj & Sharvari Jamenis, Pune - Kathak Duet
1 March - Ammannur Chachu Chakyar Smaraka Gurukulam, Kerala of Madhava Chakyar - Kutiyattam
2 March - Sutra Dance Theatre's Ramli Ibrahim, Malasia - Odissi
3 March - Astad Deboo & Troup, Mumbai - Manipuri Thangta

Contact: www.mptourism.com/ff/khajdance.html

Click here to read 'Diary from Khajuraho' by dancer Lakshmi Viswanathan who performed at Khajuraho last year.

Click here to read an interview with Priyadarsini Govind

Click here to check out the world tour schedule of dancer Vyjayanthi Kashi

Click here to know more about Ammanur Madhava Chakyar who gets the 'Padma Bhushan' award from the Govt. of India this year.