Srjan presents the 32nd GURU KELUCHARAN MOHAPATRA AWARD FESTIVAL. The festival opens on 5th Septembe

Srjan presents the 32nd GURU KELUCHARAN MOHAPATRA AWARD FESTIVAL. The festival opens on 5th September with a Hindustani vocal recital by Shubha Mudgal, accompanied by Dr. Aneesh Pradhan on tabla and Sudhir Nayak on Harmonium. On 6th September, celebrated sarod maestro Pt. Tejendra Narayan Majumdar, accompanied by Satyajit Talwalkar on tabla, will present a Sarod recital, followed by an Odissi performance by Lipsa Satapathy. The 7th September evening presents Marganatya, a choreographed play titled �Saugandhika Haranam� by Chidakash Kalalay Centre, choreographed by Dr. Piyal Bhattacharya, with music by Sayak Mitra. On 8th September, Bharatanatyam exponent Dr. Janaki Rangarajan takes the stage, followed by a flute Jugalbandi featuring Abhiram Nanda and Srinibas Satapathy, accompanied by Yashwant Vaishnav on tabla. The festival culminates on 9th September with the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award Ceremony 2026, followed by the much-awaited finale by the Srjan Ensemble who will present �Māti,� inspired by the evocative poem of iconic Odia poet Radha Mohan Gadanayak. Choreographed by Guru Ratikant Mohapatra, with music composed by Guru Lakshmikant Palit and script adaptation by the late Jaydev Das, Māti retains the distinct character and vocabulary of traditional Odissi choreography while embracing creative novelty. Enhanced by unique visual embellishments and imaginative choreographic treatment, the production seeks to create a compelling aesthetic experience. At: Rabindra Mandap, Bhubaneswar, 7pm Info: srjan.bbsr@gmail.com