The 48th Khajuraho Dance Festival commenced from today in Madhya Pradesh. The week long festival will be held till February 26th. Governor of Madhya Pradesh Mangubhai Patel inaugurated the festival at Khajuraho this evening. <br />''<br />''AIR correspondent reports, the 48th edition of the world famous 'Khajuraho Dance Festival' is being organized in Khajuraho, located in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh.<br />''<br />'' The festival is being organized on the theme of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.  Renowned artists from across the country and the world are performing at the festival. On the first day Kathak performance by the disciples of late Pandit Birju Maharaj, Kalashram New Delhi is centre of attraction.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Besides dance performances tourists are getting acquainted with the local culture, art and food by participating in interesting activities like heritage run, village tour, water rafting, e bike tour organised by tourist department during the festival. </span><br />