Music and Dance in Madhya Pradesh- Khajuraho Dance

Khajuraho Dance About: One of the most popular cultural events in India, Khajuraho Festival of Dance is a memorable affair that is held over a week (February and March) and is watched by locals, tourists and celebrities alike. A showcase for the diverse Indian classical dances, the festival attracts the leading performers of Odissi, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Bharatnatyam etc. The … Read more

Music and Dance in Madhya Pradesh- Karma Dance

Karma Dance About: Karma Dance is an important folk dance of Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh has a rich tradition of songs and dance. The tribal population of the state indulge themselves in a lot of traditional performances and enjoys their leisure time singing and dancing. The songs and dances form an important event of the number … Read more

Music and Dance in Madhya Pradesh- Kaksar Dance

Kaksar Dance About: The Abuj-Maria tribal community perform an interesting dance known as Kaksar. Actually, Kaksar is a deity who is worshipped before the rains for a rich harvest. It is, however, different from the other harvest dances discussed earliler, because, according to the tradition, while the boys and girls are dancing they choose their partners for life. … Read more

Music and Dance in Madhya Pradesh- Jawara Dance

Jawara Dance About: Jawara, a harvest dance, is usually performed in the Bundelkhand area of Madhya Pradesh. It reflects the gaiety and pleasure of the peasants who have attained a good harvest. Both men and women partake in this dance. The female performers wear colorful costumes and carry baskets full of jawara on their heads. Although, … Read more

Music and Dance in Madhya Pradesh- Gaur Dance

Gaur Dance About: Gaur Dance, also known as Bison Dance, is one of the most popular dance forms of Madhya Pradesh. The dance is mainly performed by the Bison Horn Marias of South Bastar. This spectacular dance symbolizes the hunting spirit of the tribe.Gaur Dance is named after ‘Gaur‘, a ferocious bison. The invitation for a … Read more

Music and Dance in Madhya Pradesh- Chaitra festival dance

Chaitra festival dance About: The Chaitra festival dance is another famous dance of the Gonds of Bastar district; it is performed after the harvest to thank goddess Annapurna for the harvest already gathered and to seek her blessings for the next crop. Men and women dance in a circle, in semi-circles or in rows; all dancers hold each other’s … Read more

Music and Dance in Madhya Pradesh-Baredi or Yadav Dance

Baredi or Yadav Dance About: Baredi is an important folk dance of the Gwalior district. Staring from Diwali, the dance is performed till the day of ‘Karthik Purnima‘. A host of musical instruments like dholak, jhanz, manjira, mridang and daphli imparts the tribal beat as the dancers perform and move around in circles. Folk songs are also … Read more

Music and Dance in Madhya Pradesh-Ahiri Dance

Ahiri Dance About: Ahiri Dance is a trademark of the cattle herders of Gwalior. The dance also has religious overtones, as the various communities of Gwalior who perform this dance, are considered to be the descendants of Lord Krishna. The Ahir community is the most avid follower of this dance form and they perform Ahiri on all the … Read more

Forts in Madhya Pradesh- Datia Palace

Datia Palace About: Bhopal, the state capital, has interesting museums and mosques. It is said to have taken its name from Raja Bhoj, who ruled Bhopal in the 11th century. Until 1952, Bhopal was an independent, Muslim-ruled princely state. Tourists often come here while going to and from the Buddhist ruins at Sanchi.Jehan Numa Palace … Read more

Forts in Madhya Pradesh- Dashpur Fort

Dashpur Fort About: Vijayraghavgarh is a fort made in around 1826 by Thakur Prayagdas, son of Maihar King – Bishan Singh. Vijayraghavgarh is about 35km. away from Katni City. Vijayraghavgarh fort is surrounded by a deep trench aroud it just like in Red fort of Delhi. Most of the fort is constructed using red sand-stone … Read more

Forts in Madhya Pradesh- Chanderi Fort

Chanderi Fort About: Introduction to the Chanderi Fort The Chanderi Fort is located in the small historical town of Chanderi in the Ashoknagar District of Madhya Pradesh. The Chanderi Fort is the most conspicuous monument in this ancient town.History of the Chanderi Fort The Chanderi Fort dates back to the Mughal Period. The Muslim rulers … Read more

Forts in Madhya Pradesh- Baz Bahadur’s Palace

Baz Bahadur’s Palace About: One of the greatest Monuments of the Holkar Dynasty, it covers a total area of 28 hectares. At one time it used to be the best rose Gardens of the City. Lal Baag Palace is one of the grandest monuments the Holkar dynasty left Indore. A reflection of their taste, grandeur … Read more

Forts in Madhya Pradesh- Bandhavgarh Fort

Bandhavgarh Fort About: Introduction Bandhavgarh Fort is one of oldest forts located in Bandhavgarh national park. The place holds an important role in the pages of history. The fort bears an ancient essence with various mythical stories. The caves, the walls and the sculptures show that the fort was built 20000 years ago. The fort … Read more

Forts in Madhya Pradesh- Asirgarh Fort

Asirgarh Fort About: Introduction to the Chanderi FortThe Chanderi Fort is located in the small historical town of Chanderi in the Ashoknagar District of Madhya Pradesh. The Chanderi Fort is the most conspicuous monument in this ancient town.History of the Chanderi FortThe Chanderi Fort dates back to the Mughal Period. The Muslim rulers took a … Read more

Forts in Madhya Pradesh- Alamparai Fort

Amparai Fort About: This is an ancient town (now Kadapakkatrum village) with a history dating back to centuries. This tiny place on the east coast was used as a port to export zari, pepper, salt and ghee in ancient times. Also we gather that this famous ECR was once a beaten road to Rameswaram for … Read more

Forts in Madhya Pradesh- Ahilya Fort

Ahilya Fort About: Ahilya Fort at Maheshwar (Madhya Pradesh, India) is an experience straight out of the 18th century. Situated high above the banks of the sacred Narmada River, Ahilya Fort in India is an ancient riverside stronghold that was once the capital of one of India’s celebrated women rulers – Ahilya Bai Holkar. It … Read more

Fairs and Festivals in Madhya Pradesh- Karma Festival

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