Khajuraho Dance Festival (Temple) 22-23 Feb 2017

Anurag Sharma and Mukta Sathe of Rita Mitra Mustaphi, Katha Dance Theater, USA. While adept in the classical Kathak vocabulary it is infused with contemporary sensibility acquired from interest in expression, rhythm works and movement idioms. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala's students of Kaishiki, Namrata Mehta, Subrata Tripathy and Dhruvi Saachi Jaiin. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Anurag Sharma and Mukta Sathe of Rita Mitra Mustaphi, Katha Dance Theater, USA. While adept in the classical Kathak vocabulary it is infused with contemporary sensibility acquired from interest in expression, rhythm works and movement idioms. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Anurag Sharma and Mukta Sathe of Rita Mitra Mustaphi, Katha Dance Theater, USA. While adept in the classical Kathak vocabulary it is infused with contemporary sensibility acquired from interest in expression, rhythm works and movement idioms. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Khajuraho Vamana temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vamana, an avatar of the god Vishnu. The temple was built between assignable to circa 1050-75. It forms part of the Khajuraho Eastern Group of Temple Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Khajuraho Temples are all built on high platforms, several metres off the ground. The stone used throughout is either granite or a combination of light sandstone and granite. Each of these temples has an entrance hall or mandapa, and a sanctum sanctorum or garbha griha. The roofs of these various sections have a distinct form. The porch and hall have pyramidal roofs made of several horizontal layers. The inner sanctum's roof is a conical tower - a colossal pile of stone (often 30m high) made of an arrangement of miniature towers called shikharas.

Stone carved statues at Khajuraho Temple complex. Khajuraho - Land Of The Moon God is located in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh (MP) and roughly 620 kilometers (385 miles) southeast of New Delhi. Khajuraho was the cultural capital of the Chandela Rajputs, a Hindu dynasty that ruled from the 10th to 12th centuries. The temples of Khajuraho are famous for their so-called "erotic sculptures". Symbolising a medieval legacy, the Khajuraho temples are a perfect fusion of architectural and sculptural excellence, representing one of the finest examples of Indian art. To some, they are the most graphic, erotic and sensuous sculptures the world has ever known. But Khajuraho has not received the attention it deserves for its significant contribution to the religious art of India - there are literally hundreds of exquisite images on the interior and exterior walls of the shrines.

Khajuraho Vamana temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vamana, an avatar of the god Vishnu. The temple was built between assignable to circa 1050-75. It forms part of the Khajuraho Eastern Group of Temple Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Khajuraho Temples are all built on high platforms, several metres off the ground. The stone used throughout is either granite or a combination of light sandstone and granite. Each of these temples has an entrance hall or mandapa, and a sanctum sanctorum or garbha griha. The roofs of these various sections have a distinct form. The porch and hall have pyramidal roofs made of several horizontal layers. The inner sanctum's roof is a conical tower - a colossal pile of stone (often 30m high) made of an arrangement of miniature towers called shikharas.

Dancer Rashmi Joshi, in traditional bharatnatyam dress at the Khajuraho Temple complex. Khajuraho - Land Of The Moon God. Located in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh (MP) and roughly 620 kilometers (385 miles) southeast of New Delhi. Khajuraho was the cultural capital of the Chandela Rajputs, a Hindu dynasty that ruled from the 10th to 12th centuries. The temples of Khajuraho are famous for their so-called "erotic sculptures".

Dancer Rashmi Joshi, in traditional bharatnatyam dress at the Khajuraho Temple complex. Khajuraho - Land Of The Moon God. Located in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh (MP) and roughly 620 kilometers (385 miles) southeast of New Delhi. Khajuraho was the cultural capital of the Chandela Rajputs, a Hindu dynasty that ruled from the 10th to 12th centuries. The temples of Khajuraho are famous for their so-called "erotic sculptures".

Anurag Sharma and Mukta Sathe of Rita Mitra Mustaphi, Katha Dance Theater, USA. While adept in the classical Kathak vocabulary it is infused with contemporary sensibility acquired from interest in expression, rhythm works and movement idioms. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Anurag Sharma, of Rita Mitra Mustaphi, Katha Dance Theater, USA. While adept in the classical Kathak vocabulary it is infused with contemporary sensibility acquired from interest in expression, rhythm works and movement idioms. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Namrata Mehta of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Namrata Mehta of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Namrata Mehta of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Namrata Mehta of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Namrata Mehta of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Namrata Mehta of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Namrata Mehta of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Namrata Mehta of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Namrata Mehta of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Dhruvi Saachi Jaiin of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Subrata Tripathy of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Subrata Tripathy of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Tamanna Tanna with Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Lubna Marium's Shadhona Cultural Circle - A Center for Advancement of South Asian Culture, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Lubna Marium's Shadhona Cultural Circle - A Center for Advancement of South Asian Culture, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Shadhona, participated for the second time in the prestigious four-decade old Khajuraho Dance Festival 2017 besides the amazing 10th century temples this time representing Bangladesh as the guest country. Lubna Marium, artistic director of Shadhona, curated the presentation, entitled 'Bangladesh --A Land of Myths and Rivers', which had four segments daily; dance performances; an exposition of Bangladesh's cultural practices through exquisitely painted 'pata-chitra', or scroll-paintings; a photographic exhibition on Bangladesh's rivers; and a display of the arts and crafts of Bangladesh, including the revival of Muslin weaving. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Lubna Marium's Shadhona Cultural Circle - A Center for Advancement of South Asian Culture, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Lubna Marium's Shadhona Cultural Circle - A Center for Advancement of South Asian Culture, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Lubna Marium's Shadhona Cultural Circle - A Center for Advancement of South Asian Culture, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Angel Labonno and Deejay Biju of Lubna Marium's Shadhona Cultural Circle - A Center for Advancement of South Asian Culture, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Shadhona, participated for the second time in the prestigious four-decade old Khajuraho Dance Festival 2017 besides the amazing 10th century temples this time representing Bangladesh as the guest country. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Angel Labonno and Deejay Biju of Lubna Marium's Shadhona Cultural Circle - A Center for Advancement of South Asian Culture, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Angel Labonno and Deejay Biju of Lubna Marium's Shadhona Cultural Circle - A Center for Advancement of South Asian Culture, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Shadhona, participated for the second time in the prestigious four-decade old Khajuraho Dance Festival 2017 besides the amazing 10th century temples this time representing Bangladesh as the guest country. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Angel Labonno and Deejay Biju of Lubna Marium's Shadhona Cultural Circle - A Center for Advancement of South Asian Culture, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Shadhona, participated for the second time in the prestigious four-decade old Khajuraho Dance Festival 2017 besides the amazing 10th century temples this time representing Bangladesh as the guest country. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Dhruvi Saachi Jaiin of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Dhruvi Saachi Jaiin of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Namrata Mehta of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Namrata Mehta of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Namrata Mehta of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Namrata Mehta of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Namrata Mehta of Kaishiki, with Dhruvi Saachi Jaiin in the background. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Namrata Mehta of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Namrata Mehta and Dhruvi Saachi Jaiin of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Namrata Mehta and Dhruvi Saachi Jaiin of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Namrata Mehta and Dhruvi Saachi Jaiin of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Namrata Mehta and Dhruvi Saachi Jaiin of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Namrata Mehta and Dhruvi Saachi Jaiin of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Dhruvi Saachi Jaiin and Namrata Mehta of Kaishiki, which was started by Odissi dance Guru Smt Daksha Mashruwala. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.

Dhruvi Saachi Jaiin, Namrata Mehta and Subrata Tripathy, Kaishiki. Khajuraho Dance Festival, Feb 2017. Colorful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with roots in the rich cultural traditions offer a feast for the eyes during a weeklong extravaganza. Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are popular for their architectural wonders and sculptures.