Madhya
Pradesh Fairs & Festivals
A Colourful Tradition
While the traditional religious festivals of the Hindus, Muslims and other communities
are celebrated in Madhya Pradesh as enthusiastically as in the rest of India,
it is the tribal fairs and festivals of Madhya Pradesh, which are a celebration
of the ethnic life-styles of the colourful tribes of the land.
The tribal festivals in Jhabua are marked by carefree revelry, drinking bouts
and exotic entertainment like cock-fighting, uninhibited dancing, etc. The casual
visitor often fails to appreciate adequately the genuine and strong tradition
of democracy in tribal society, the harmonious living with nature, the respected
status accorded to women, the amicable sharing of the community resources.
Among the cultural festivals of Madhya Pradesh, the Khajuraho Festival of Dances
and the Tansen Music Festival in Gwalior are poignant celebrations of Indian
classical dance and music.
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Bhagoria Haat, Jhabua
This colourful festival of the Bhils and Bhilalas, particularly in the district
of West Nimar and Jhabua, is actually in the nature of a mass svayamvara, a
marriage market, usually held on the various market days falling before the
Holi festival in March.
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Khajuraho Festival of Dances
Every ancient monument has a fascinating story to tell. But few match the mystery
wrapped around the temples of Khajuraho in central India.
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Tansen Music Festival, Gwalior
Madhya Pradesh occupies a special position in the history of Indian music. The
Gwalior gharana is among the most prominent arbiters of the classical style.
Raja Mansingh's patronage of Dhrupad singers is well known.
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