Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Ganjam’s Folk Traditions Enthrall Delhi Audience
A special event called 'Bhanja Mati Ra Mahak' happened in Delhi.
It was a two-day festival showing the beautiful folk dances and theatre from Ganjam district in Odisha.
Over 50 artists performed traditional dances like Prahlad Nataka, Bagha Nacha, and Dholokirtana.
The event was organized by Anwesha Brahma and her team to share Odisha's rich cultural heritage with people in Delhi.
The Union Culture Minister also attended and praised the event.
It was a great way to celebrate and honor the folk traditions of Odisha.
A two-day folk dance and theatre festival, 'Bhanja Mati Ra Mahak,' was held in New Delhi, showcasing Odisha's rich folk traditions.
Over 50 folk artistes from Berhampur and Ganjam district performed traditional dances and theatre.
The festival featured performances like Prahlad Nataka, Bagha Nacha, Chadheya Chadheyani, Nabadurga, and Dholokirtana.
Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat attended the event and praised the initiative for promoting regional folk expressions.
Anwesha Brahma, the organizer, expressed her vision to honor and celebrate Odisha's folk artistes beyond regional boundaries.
- Who
- Anwesha Brahma, folk artistes from Berhampur and Ganjam district, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
- What
- A two-day folk dance and theatre festival showcasing Odisha’s rich folk traditions
- When
- January 17-18
- Where
- India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
- Why
- To celebrate and promote Odisha’s indigenous art forms to a national audience
- Event Name
- Bhanja Mati Ra Mahak – A Journey Through Odisha’s Folk Rhythms
- Location
- India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
- Date
- January 17-18
- Organizers
- Anwesha Kala Kendra, Odisha and Sundar Odisha Foundation, New Delhi
- Artists
- Over 50 folk artistes from Berhampur and Ganjam district
- Key Performances
- Prahlad Nataka, Bagha Nacha, Chadheya Chadheyani, Nabadurga, Dholokirtana
- Notable Attendee
- Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat