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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -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-3: -The Khajuraho Dance Festival started in 1975, and its roots can be traced back to ancient Hindu Mythology, where dance has always carried a great significance. Kathak, Bharatnatyam, and Kuchipudi are dance forms that play an important role in the Hindu scriptures and texts.

Detailed explanation-4: -About Khajuraho Dance Festival The festival is organised by the state Culture department, MP Tourism and the Archaeological Survey of India.

Detailed explanation-5: -The event is organised by the Department of Culture and assisted by Madhya Pradesh Tourism. Hosted each year at the magnificent city of Khajuraho located in the district of Chhatarpur, the artists perform in the backdrop of historical monuments.