Kumar Utsav fest
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Various functions by cultural organisations marked Kumar Utsav.
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FOLK FLAVOUR Girls dance during Kumar Utsav
Kasturba Narimahal, a premier women's outfit in Bhubaneswar, timed its annual festival celebration with Kumar Utsav, a traditional festival for young girls in the wake of `Kumar Purnima' (the full moon day following Dasara). Presided over by the president, Basanti Pani, and coordinated by Kasturika Patnaik, the festival opened with Odissi dancer Sujata Mohapatra doing Shantakaram bhujangashayanam in mangalacharana.
Pallavi and abhinaya were group compositions. Sujata and others dancing Nava Durga, the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga stole the show. Apart from terpsichorean expertise, the composition was a visual delight. All the items were of Guru Kelucharan's choreography.
Another Kumar Utsav function was organised by Bhimatangi Bikash Parishad in the premises of Bhimeswar temple a couple of days ago. This showcased classical, folk and modern dances on one stage. Odissi was presented by Srjan, the dance outfit set up by Guru Kelucharan. The programme opened with a Odissi group dance by the young artistes of Srjan dancing to the popular Kumara punei janha song.
The group recital was a delight, with young dancers putting up an impressive show. Like in the earlier function, the main attraction here was also Sujata Mohapatra, daughter-in-law and disciple of the Guru. She presented Kirwani pallavi and her co-dancers Gitanjali Acharya, Manosmita, Swagatika and Bandana gave her excellent company.
This choreography of Guru Kelucharan was followed by Sujata essaying a solo abhinaya on the well-known Ahe Nila Saila by the poet Salabega. She rendered the piece with the intensity of bhakti and utter surrender to the Lord. The Odissi recital came to an end with a group recital Namoh Devi - a paean to the Goddess. That was followed by folk dances by Orissa Dance Academy and modern dance.
B.M.
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