Diverse dimensions of Indian art tradition came together at Khajuraho dance festival

Diverse dimensions of the Indian art tradition have come together at the world famous 47th

Khajuraho Dance Festival

. Not only are tourists and art lovers enjoying the live classical

dance

performances, but they are also getting acquainted with the systematic history of dance and arts. The undertaking of films focused on art, artist and art tradition — motion pictures and the Indian dance style of

Bharatanatyam

’s Kala Yatra — Naipathya remain the centre of attraction at the

Khajuraho

dance festival. Films and exhibitions focused on the history of classical dance and

arts

of India are being appreciated by art lovers and tourists.

Undertaking of films focused on art artists and art traditions
Raj Bendre, who is coordinating the film workshop at the Khajuraho dance festival, said that central films based on Indian art artist and art tradition are being screened through Chal Chitra. These films feature music, dance, paintings as well as artists from other art traditions and memorable moments of their lives. The film provides a novel approach to the art lovers, which will always inspire them. The films which are being screened from 4 to 6 pm are very appealing to all tourists.

Art of Indian dance style Bharatanatyam Yatra

Abhinaya Nagajyoti, who is coordinating Kala Yatra 'Naipathya' workshop of Indian dance style Bharatanatyam at Khajuraho Dance Festival, said that this year’s theme is Indian classical dance -Bharatanatyam. Tourists are being told about the history of classical Bharatanatyam dance through the Naipathya workshop and exhibition. The sequence of historical development of Bharatanatyam dance has been demonstrated through photographs, interpreters, costume and jewellery. Tourists are being familiarized with the mridangam, violin, flute and talam, etc. used during the dances. In this workshop, tourists are being given all information and their queries related to Bharatanatyam dance are also being resolved.

The introduction to the history of Indian classical dance art during the Khajuraho dance festival is a new experience for tourists. Now Khajuraho is making its mark as a place of study of art and dance, rather than a venue for dance festival. The amazing combination of dance performances, descriptions, of history exhibitions, films and tastes of local cuisine have made the Khajuraho dance festival memorable for tourists and art lovers.