Odissi adorns the Gem of Odishan Architecture

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Odissi adorns the Gem of Odishan Architecture

January 14

22:46 2023

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Bhubaneswar, Jan. 14: The 3-day Mukteswar Dance Festival organized by Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department in association with Odisha Sangita Natak Akademi featuring eminent dancers from across the country having their Odissi in Solo, Duet and Group format got off to an enchanting and exciting start with the unspoilt and magnificent 10th century AD Mukteswar Temple at the back.

The evening’s programme started in the presence of dignitaries like Ashok Chandra Panda, Hon’ble Minister, Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Public Enterprises, Science and Technology, Bhubaneswar; Satyabrata Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary, Odia Language, Literature, Culture Department; Ranjan Kumar Das, Director & Special Secretary, Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department; Guru Aruna Mohanty, President, Odisha Sangita Natak Akademi and Prabodh Kumar Rath, Secretary, Odisha Sangita Natak Akademi.

The shaivite shrine was filled with spritual fervour with the soulful recitation of Shiva Vandana – Parameswar Hara Baba Mukteswar Samsara Sara Vidhata invoking the blessing of the Lord Shiva by Mahendra Kumar Acharya & Group.

Second programme was Solo Odissi dance recital by Internationally acclaimed Odissi danseuse Sarita Mishra. Her first presentation was Ode to Shiva followed by Abhinaya the story of Bhagirathi – Ganga. In duet the talented dancer Gayatri Ranbir and Sourav Mohanty started with a Sudhadesi Pallavi followed by Abinaya Pasani Ahalya. The concluding item of this evening was a Group Odissi presentation by the student of Utkal University of Culture, Bhubaneswar. There first presentation was Panchaparameswar followed by Gawati Pallavi and their last item was Abhinaya Brajebasantam.

Officials from Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department and Odisha Sangita Natak Akademi were present in the programme. The programme was anchored by Dr. Srinivas Ghatuari and Sanhati Pani. The festival was live telecast in DD-Bharti and Live streaming in Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department social media platforms.