SAMĀHĀRA – A Centenary Offering In Reverence to Padma Vibhushan Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra
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Samāhāra – A Centenary Offering is a two-day cultural tribute presented in reverence to the Birth Centenary of Padma Vibhushan Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, one of the foremost architects of modern Odissi dance, Concept & Curation: Shayomita Dasgupta
Presented by Sangati – A Home for Odissi
Curated by Odissi dancer Shayomita Dasgupta, the festival seeks to celebrate Guruji's artistic vision, teaching philosophy, and enduring contribution to Indian classical dance through dialogue, documentation & performance.
Day 1
Seminar, Documentary & Interactive Discussion
Saturday, 6 June | 11:00 AM
The inaugural day will feature a documentary screening on the life and legacy of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, followed by an interactive panel discussion moderated by Guru Ratikant Mohapatra (Odissi Exponent, Dean, FACIS, Sri Sri University & SNA Awardee).
The discussion will explore Guruji's artistic vision, pedagogy, choreography, Guru–Shishya Parampara, and his continuing relevance in contemporary performing arts.
GUEST PANELISTS
PADMA SHRI MADHAVI MUDGAL
Odissi Exponent,
Choreographer & Teacher
SMT. ALOKANANDA ROY
Classical Dancer,
Choreographer &
Social Reformer
SMT. CHETNA JALAN
Educator, Choreographer,l
& Director,
Padatik Dance Centre, Kolkata.
GURU DAKSHA MASHRUWALA
Odissi Exponent, Artistic
Director, Kaisiki Nrityabhasha, Mumbai
MAHAMAHOPADHYAY
SHRI PIYAL BHATTACHARYA,
SNA Awardee & Tagore National Scholar.
Distinguished Guests :-
Sharmila Biswas (Odissi Exponent, SNA Awardee)
Aloka Kanungo(Odissi Exponent, SNA Awardee)
Tapati Chowdhury ( Eminent Critic, Recipient of Tagore National Fellowship, Ministry of Culture)
Ashimbandhu Bhattacharya ( Eminent Jathak Artiste, Choreographer, Teacher)
The session will conclude with audience interaction and reflections from senior artistes and members of the dance fraternity.
Day 2
Dance Presentation – Samāhāra
Sunday, 7 June | 6:00 PM
The second day evening will present a curated Odissi repertoire inspired by the artistic legacy of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra.
The presentation will feature:
Performances by the students of Sangati – A Home for Odissi
A solo presentation by Shayomita Dasgupta
Guru Ratikant Mohapatra in a special artistic role of SUTRADHAR.
The evening seeks to celebrate the living spirit of Guru–Shishya Parampara through dance, music, and artistic continuity.
About the Curator :-
Shayomita Dasgupta is an acclaimed Odissi dancer, teacher, and founder-director of Sangati – A Home for Odissi. Rooted in the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra tradition, her work is dedicated to preserving and transmitting the values of classical Indian dance to future generations.
