The 10th Dhauli-Kalinga Mahotsav jointly organised by Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha and Orissa Dance Akademy got off to a colourful start with Madhu Murchhana a flute recital set to Rag-Vairagi with a set of Talas presented by a very young and talented flautist Shri Srinivas Satapathy and group.
The main objective to have this festival is to preserve, promote and popularize our heritage at the national and international level. It is a humble endeavour to bring together artists of diverse disciplines in the spirit of cultural solidarity against an enchanting ambience. It is a true presentation of artistic excellence. The Director of Ruchi Masala Shri Arabinda Sahoo presented Ruchi Buddha Samman to Guru Maguni Kuanr, Eminent Puppeteer for his outstanding contribution to the Indian Rod Puppetry.
The second item of the evening was Odissi dance by the students of Utkal Sanget Mahavidyalya, Bhubaneswar. They started with an invocatory piece Bisheswar Bandana an offering to Lord Shiva set to Rag-Madhyamadi and Tal-Ektali followed by a Pallavi on same tal and rag. There concluding item was Dikshya an Odissi Ballet depicting the episode of Chandashoka being converted to Dharmashoka at the foothill of Dhauli Shanti Stupa.
The last presentation of the evening was Thanga-Ta, the martial art of Manipur by the students of Anjika, Kolkata led by Priti Patel which was exciting and ruminating.
The dignitaries who graced the occasion were Dr. Arvinda Kumar Padhee, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Tourism & Culture; Dr. Minati Mishra, Eminent Danseuse and former Principal, Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya; Manoranjan Patnaik, Director, Tourism; Shri Arabinda Sahoo, Director, Ruchi Masala and Guru Aruna Mohanty, Eminent Odissi Dancer. The programme was compered by Smt. Sangita Gosain and En. Srinivas Ghatuari.
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Source :Orissa Diary
The main objective to have this festival is to preserve, promote and popularize our heritage at the national and international level. It is a humble endeavour to bring together artists of diverse disciplines in the spirit of cultural solidarity against an enchanting ambience. It is a true presentation of artistic excellence. The Director of Ruchi Masala Shri Arabinda Sahoo presented Ruchi Buddha Samman to Guru Maguni Kuanr, Eminent Puppeteer for his outstanding contribution to the Indian Rod Puppetry.
The second item of the evening was Odissi dance by the students of Utkal Sanget Mahavidyalya, Bhubaneswar. They started with an invocatory piece Bisheswar Bandana an offering to Lord Shiva set to Rag-Madhyamadi and Tal-Ektali followed by a Pallavi on same tal and rag. There concluding item was Dikshya an Odissi Ballet depicting the episode of Chandashoka being converted to Dharmashoka at the foothill of Dhauli Shanti Stupa.
The last presentation of the evening was Thanga-Ta, the martial art of Manipur by the students of Anjika, Kolkata led by Priti Patel which was exciting and ruminating.
The dignitaries who graced the occasion were Dr. Arvinda Kumar Padhee, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Tourism & Culture; Dr. Minati Mishra, Eminent Danseuse and former Principal, Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya; Manoranjan Patnaik, Director, Tourism; Shri Arabinda Sahoo, Director, Ruchi Masala and Guru Aruna Mohanty, Eminent Odissi Dancer. The programme was compered by Smt. Sangita Gosain and En. Srinivas Ghatuari.
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Source :Orissa Diary
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