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Detailed explanation-1: -Significance: The Khajuraho Dance Festival began in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh which is based on the Indian classical dance tradition. Khajuraho Temples come alive with splendour, beams, and the hustle-bustle of art lovers at the Festival.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Khajuraho Dance Festival (IAST:Khajuraho Nritya Samaroh), organised by the Madhya Pradesh Kala Parishad, is a one-week festival of classical dances held annually beside the Khajuraho temples in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh state in central India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Q2. When is the Khajuraho Dance Festival held? A2. The wonderful Khajuraho Dance Festival is a one-week festival and will be taking place from 20th February to 26th February.

Detailed explanation-4: -Governor of Madhya Pradesh Mangubhai Patel inaugurated the festival at Khajuraho this evening. AIR correspondent reports, the 48th edition of the world famous ‘Khajuraho Dance Festival’ is being organized in Khajuraho, located in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Khajuraho Dance Festival began in 1975 to celebrate this art and since then has become one of the most anticipated cultural events in India. Every year dance lovers from across the nation and the world gather at Khajuraho to celebrate life through dance.