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Festival is the apposite occasion that
brings out the true sense of living of any part of the country.
You can know about the culture and
tradition of that particular place during festivals.
Festivals play a key role in
determining the aesthetic value of any place and Madhya Pradesh is no
exception.
Situated in the centre of India,
celebrating the festivals in Madhya Pradesh is of great fascination.
Madhya Pradesh festivals bring out the
festive spirit in each person and the style of celebrating the
festivals clearly depict their sincerity in it and you can see a blend
of both new and old traditions and customs.
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The Khajuraho festival of dances is
exciting drawing the best classical dances every year that generally is
performed against the backdrop of these spectacular floodlit temples.
The ancient monuments of Khajuraho have a
fascinating story and few of them match the secrecy of the temples. The
Madhya Pradesh festivals bring out a seven day extravaganza during the
Khajuraho festival and are a unique treat.
As it has the international status, the
festivals in Madhya Pradesh bestow a grand treat for the connoisseurs
from all over the universe.
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The Madhya Pradesh festivals include
the Tansen Music festival at Gwalior as it beholds a special position
in the Indian music.
Tansen is the pillar of Hindustani
classical music and is one among the nine jewels of the Akbar’s court
that is now lying buried in Gwalior.
Even today, the Tansen Tomb is a
cultural heritage and is the venue for the Indian classical festival
conducted in November and December.
Similarly, the festivals in Madhya
Pradesh such as the Shivaratri Mela are celebrated with pomp. Lakhs of
devotees flock to the Mahadeo temple in great devotion.
The Navratri festival is beautifully
celebrated in Ujjain and its adjacent temples.
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The Kumbh Mela is conducted once in 12 years
and millions flock to Ujjain to take an immersion in the Holy Shirpa
River. Madhya Pradesh festivals are many and some of them are the
Chethiyagiri Vihara festival.
This is a Buddhist festival and is attended
by numerous Buddhist monks and pilgrims. This is held at Sanchi.
Festivals in Madhya Pradesh are celebrated colorfully.
The Bhagoria haat is a festival of Bhils
and Bhilalas celebrated before the Holi festival. During this festival
most of the alliances are settled. Some alliances may not be
acceptable, but many times work out perfectly with little persuasions.
Earlier this festival was held to settle old
disputes. However, the Bhils and Bhilalas view this festival with great
zeal as there is a series of fairs held and the entire festival is
thrilling and enjoyable.
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