Festival Calendar

Festivals in Madhya Pradesh

4 festivals across Madhya Pradesh — organized by month

February

Khajuraho Dance Festival

Khajuraho

India's premier classical dance festival held against the backdrop of illuminated medieval temples, featuring Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, and more.

March

Maha Shivaratri at Kandariya Mahadeva

Khajuraho

Grand worship at the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, the largest in the Khajuraho complex, with night-long vigils and Shiva abhishekam.

Orchha Festival

Orchha

Annual cultural festival featuring classical music, folk dance, light-and-sound shows at the historic palaces and cenotaphs.

April

Ram Raja Temple Festival (Ram Navami)

Orchha

Grand celebration at the only temple in India where Lord Rama is worshipped as a king with a guard of honour and gun salute.