Guru Shishya Sanman Festival held to promote and encourage Indian Classical Arts

The ‘Guru Shishya Sanman’ festival, organized by Debadhara at Triveni Kala Sangam recently honored the Guru-Shishya Parampara, showcasing Indian classical dance and music.

Day 1 Highlights:

The festival began with a welcome from Debadhara founder Guru Dr Binayak Panda, who acknowledged sponsors including Life Insurance Corporation of India and Punjab National Bank. The evening featured a captivating Ganesh Vandana by the Kala Shakti group, followed by performances from renowned artists such as Guru Rakesh Kumar Pathak and Dr Puspashree Mishra, as well as Ms Bagmishree in Odissi and Guru Kanaka Sudhakar in Bharatanatyam. The day concluded with an exhilarating Kathak performance by Guru Harish Gangani and his group.

Day 2 Highlights:

The second day opened with Debadhara’s group performing “Lakshya Sindoor” and “Mahakali Dhyaan,” followed by the honoring of esteemed guests including Srikanta Panda. Notable performances included Odissi by Guru Jyoti Rout, Bharatanatyam by Guru Indira Murugesan, Kathak by Guru Rani Khanam, and Seraikella Chhau by Guru Sapan Acharya. The festival closed with a vibrant presentation of “Yogini Yogarupa” by the Debadhara Senior Group.

The festival expressed gratitude to the artists, sponsors, and organizers, celebrating the essence of the Guru-Shishya tradition and Indian cultural heritage.