Khajuraho Dance Festival Completes 50 Years, Entered Guinness World Records as 1484 Participants Performed

The 50th Khajuraho Dance Festival commenced in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. The Chief Minister of the state, Mohan Yadav inaugurated the festival in the presence of other dignitaries.

Along with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, State President BD Sharma and Tourism and Culture Department Tourism Minister Dharmendra Singh were also present on the occasion.

Guinness World Record Made as 1480 Dancers Performed

In an ambitious attempt to promote tourism and highlight the cultural significance of Kathak, more than 1500 artists performed in what is dubbed as Kathak Kumbh on the festival’s opening day, aiming to create a world record. This monumental performance underscores the festival’s role in fostering a deeper appreciation for classical dance forms.

CM Mohan Yadav Joins Dance Festival

Along with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, State President BD Sharma and Tourism and Culture Department Tourism Minister Dharmendra Singh were also present on the occasion.

Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav announced significant developments for Khajuraho, including the establishment of an institute focused on dance and music. He highlighted the creation of a Gurukul in Khajuraho, enriching the ancient heritage of art, music, literature, and dance.

About the Khajuraho Dance Festival

• The Khajuraho Dance festival, which started in 1975, is organized every year in Khajuraho by the Culture Department through Ustad Alauddin's Music and Art Academy, Bhopal in collaboration with the Madhya Pradesh Patan Department and Archaeological Survey of India.
• This festival will continue till February 25th on the huge Muktakashi stage inside the Western Temple Group Complex between the Kandariya Mahadev Temple of Chandel period
• It is our good fortune that we got the opportunity to perform at the Khajuraho Dance Festival.
• It is one of the most prestigious festivals in our country, India.

The government of Madhya Pradesh organizes this famous Khajuraho Dance Festival every year at the internationally known tourist destination Khajuraho in the Chhatarpur district. This dance festival is the most popular in the country and is a nationally and internationally acclaimed festival.