Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Nrityangan Kathak Kendra’s Shraddhyanjali Honors Birju Maharaj
A special dance event called Shraddhyanjali was held to honor a famous dancer named Birju Maharaj.
Two talented dancers, Sujata Mohapatra and Gauri Diwakar, performed.
Sujata danced in the Odissi style, and her performance was very moving, especially a part about the monsoon.
Gauri performed a Kathak dance that was inspired by a Muslim poet's words about the Hindu god Krishna.
The event was a beautiful mix of different cultures and traditions, showing how dance can bring people together.
Sujata Mohapatra performed an Odissi dance that included a soulful guru vandana and a captivating interpretation of Kalidasa’s 'Ritu Samhara'.
Her performance of 'Barsha' showcased the exultation and melancholy of the monsoon, with choreography by Ratikanta Mohapatra and music by Raghunath Panigrahi.
Gauri Diwakar presented a Kathak piece titled 'Hari ho… gati meri', choreographed by Aditi Mangaldas, based on the verses of Muslim poet Sayyad Mubarak Ali Bilgrami.
The performance explored themes of mysticism, cultural harmony, and the complex ways history and religion influence art.
Both dancers were praised for their technical skill, emotional depth, and ability to engage the audience.
- Who
- Sujata Mohapatra, Gauri Diwakar
- What
- A dance performance honoring Birju Maharaj
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Gyan Manch
- Why
- To pay tribute to Birju Maharaj and showcase the art of Odissi and Kathak dance
- Event Name
- Shraddhyanjali
- Venue
- Gyan Manch
- Performers
- Sujata Mohapatra, Gauri Diwakar
- Choreographers
- Ratikanta Mohapatra, Aditi Mangaldas
- Music Composer
- Raghunath Panigrahi
- Poet
- Sayyad Mubarak Ali Bilgrami
- Dance Styles
- Odissi, Kathak