Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Odissi, Kathak Mark Finale of 36th Konark Festival
The 36th Konark Festival ended on Friday with beautiful dance performances.
Odissi and Kathak dancers performed in front of the Sun Temple in Konark.
Important people like the Governor of Mizoram and the Odisha Tourism Minister were there to watch.
The dancers performed different pieces about sacred rivers, destiny, and the stories of Shiva and Krishna.
The performances were created by famous dance teachers.
It was a special way to end the festival.
The 36th Konark Festival concluded on Friday with Odissi and Kathak dance performances at the Sun Temple in Konark.
The finale was inaugurated by Mizoram Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati, Odisha Tourism Minister Pravati Parida, and Tourism Secretary Balwant Singh.
Arati Kar and her troupe performed Tri Pathaga and Niyati, choreographed by Gurus Ramesh Chandra Jena, Arati Kar, and Yudhisthir Nayak.
Sanjukta Sinha and her group presented Adi Anant and Leela, exploring the energies of Shiva and Krishna and the playful spirit of Krishna.
The performances highlighted the sacred flow of the Ganga, destiny, and the playful spirit of Krishna.
- Who
- Arati Kar, Sanjukta Sinha, Mizoram Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati, Odisha Tourism Minister Pravati Parida, Tourism Secretary Balwant Singh
- What
- Odissi and Kathak dance performances marking the finale of the 36th Konark Festival
- When
- Friday (closing day of the festival)
- Where
- Sun Temple, Konark
- Why
- To celebrate the conclusion of the 36th Konark Festival with traditional dance performances
- Event
- 36th Konark Festival
- Date
- Friday (closing day)
- Location
- Sun Temple, Konark
- Inaugurators
- Mizoram Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati, Odisha Tourism Minister Pravati Parida, Tourism Secretary Balwant Singh
- Performers
- Arati Kar, Sanjukta Sinha
- Dance Styles
- Odissi, Kathak
- Choreographers
- Ramesh Chandra Jena, Arati Kar, Yudhisthir Nayak
- Performances
- Tri Pathaga, Niyati, Adi Anant, Leela