The inaugural dance on Day I of Konark Festival was by Guru Sharmila Biswas and troupe from Odissi Vision and Movement Center, Kolakata. It was a fantastic performance divided in to 4 different parts or performances. The mesmerizing hour long performance was started with Ganesh Vandana, a prayer to the elephant headed God and was followed by Gativilas, Katha Surpanakha and lastly, Murchhana.
The ambiance and stage of Konark Open Air Auditorium...
The ambiance and stage of Konark Open Air Auditorium...
Ganesha Vandana: a prayer to the elephant headed God, the remover of all hindrances.
Gativilas: It describes the attributes of an ideal performer, comparing her gaits, stances, energies and expressions with those of different animals.
Katha Surpanakha: It portrays the many contrasting emotions that exist together in a person. In this presentation, the dancers move away from the grossness of Surpanakha's appearance and mind, and attempt to create a more convincing character.
Murchhana: This dance highlights the special features of Odissi Mridanga, and the form of Odissi dance that emerges when accompanied by it.
The troupe and Guru Sharmila Biswas after the performance...
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