Konark Dance & Music Festival, Feb 2010

Odissi Dance by Meera Das and her Gunjan Dance Academy, Cuttak.

The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Odissi DanceMeera DasGunjan Dance AcademyCuttakKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Odissi Dance by Meera Das and her Gunjan Dance Academy, Cuttak.

The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Odissi DanceMeera DasGunjan Dance AcademyCuttakKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Odissi Dance by Meera Das and her Gunjan Dance Academy, Cuttak.

The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Odissi DanceMeera DasGunjan Dance AcademyCuttakKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Chhow Dance by Guru Gour Mohan Mohanta & Troupe, Mayurbhanj.

The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Chhow DanceGuru Gour Mohan Mohanta TroupeMayurbhanjKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Odissi dancers of Sutra Dance Academy, Malaysia getting ready for their performance.

The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Odissi Dance GroupSutra Dance AcademyMalaysiaKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Odissi dancers of Sutra Dance Academy, Malaysia getting ready for their performance.

The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Odissi Dance GroupSutra Dance AcademyMalaysiaKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Konark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Padmabibhushan, Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna giving a Carnatic vocal performance. Also seen in the picture is violinist Shri Vittal Ramamurthy.

The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

PadmabibhushanpadmabhushanDr. M. BalamuralikrishnaCarnatic vocal performanceVittal RamamurthyKarnatakaKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Ramli Ibrahim's Odissi Dance Group, Sutra Dance Theatre from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Odissi Dance GroupSutra Dance AcademyMalaysiaKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Odissi Dance Group, Sutra Dance Theatre from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia led by Ramli Ibrahim.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Odissi Dance GroupSutra Dance AcademyMalaysiaKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Odissi Dance Group led by Ramli Ibrahim - Sutra Dance Theatre from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Odissi Dance GroupSutra Dance AcademyMalaysiaKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Odissi Dance Group, Sutra Dance Theatre from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Odissi Dance GroupSutra Dance AcademyMalaysiaKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Odissi Dance Group, Sutra Dance Theatre from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Odissi Dance GroupSutra Dance AcademyMalaysiaKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Ms. Mandakini Trivedi & Troupe, from Mumbai.

The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Mandakini TriveditroupemumbaiKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Ms. Mandakini Trivedi & Troupe, from Mumbai.

The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Mandakini TriveditroupemumbaiKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Ms. Mandakini Trivedi & Troupe, from Mumbai.

The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Mandakini TriveditroupemumbaiKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Ms. Mandakini Trivedi & Troupe, from Mumbai.

The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Mandakini TriveditroupemumbaiKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Mohan Veena duet by Padmashree Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and Salil V. Bhatt. Pt. Bhatt is the creator of the Mohan Veena instrument from a guitar. The father & son duo had the audience in rapt attention.

The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Mohan VeenaguitarduetPadmashree Pandit Vishwa Mohan BhattSalil V. BhattKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Mohan Veena duet by Padmashree Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and Salil V. Bhatt. Pt. Bhatt is the creator of the Mohan Veena instrument from a guitar. The father & son duo had the audience in rapt attention.

The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Mohan VeenaguitarduetPadmashree Pandit Vishwa Mohan BhattSalil V. BhattKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Padmashree Guru Gangadhar Pradhan being honoured at the Konark Festival.

The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Konark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

2010February 19 to 23Guru Gangadhar PradhanKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapOdissiOdissi dance teacherOrissaOrissa stateculturaldancefestivalhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orginternationallykonarklive performancemusicorganizedpreserveprojectpromoterenownedrich cultural heritagetraditional

The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Konark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Dancers from Guru Gangadhar Pradhan's Konark Natya Mandap at the Konark beach in Orissa.

Shot during the Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

Guru Gangadhar PradhandancersKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya Mandapkonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Dancers from Guru Gangadhar Pradhan's Konark Natya Mandap at the Konark beach in Orissa.

Shot during the Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

Guru Gangadhar PradhandancersKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya Mandapkonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Dancers from Guru Gangadhar Pradhan's Konark Natya Mandap at the Konark beach in Orissa.

Shot during the Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

Guru Gangadhar PradhandancersKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya Mandapkonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Dancers from Guru Gangadhar Pradhan's Konark Natya Mandap at the Konark beach in Orissa.

Shot during the Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

Guru Gangadhar PradhandancersKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya Mandapkonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Documentary being filmed on Guru Gangadhar Pradhan and how he started the Konark Natya Mandap.
Guru Gangadhar Pradhan dancing to the Carnatic vocals of Padmabibhushan, Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna at the Konark beach in Orissa.

This was shot during the Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

Guru Gangadhar PradhanDr. M. BalamuralikrishnKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya Mandapkonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Dancers from Guru Gangadhar Pradhan's Konark Natya Mandap at the Konark beach in Orissa.

Shot during the Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

Guru Gangadhar PradhandancersKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya Mandapkonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Dancers from Guru Gangadhar Pradhan's Konark Natya Mandap at the Konark beach in Orissa.

Shot during the Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

Guru Gangadhar PradhandancersKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya Mandapkonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Dancers from Guru Gangadhar Pradhan's Konark Natya Mandap at the Konark beach in Orissa.

Shot during the Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

2010February 19 to 23Guru Gangadhar PradhanKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapOdissiOdissi dance teacherOrissaOrissa stateculturaldancedancersfestivalhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orginternationallykonarklive performancemusicorganizedpreserveprojectpromoterenownedrich cultural heritagetraditional

Dancers from Guru Gangadhar Pradhan's Konark Natya Mandap at the Konark beach in Orissa.

Shot during the Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

Guru Gangadhar PradhandancersKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya Mandapkonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Dancers from Guru Gangadhar Pradhan's Konark Natya Mandap at the Konark beach in Orissa.

Shot during the Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

Guru Gangadhar PradhandancersKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya Mandapkonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Dancers from Guru Gangadhar Pradhan's Konark Natya Mandap at the Konark beach in Orissa.

Shot during the Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

Guru Gangadhar PradhandancersKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya Mandapkonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Dancers from Guru Gangadhar Pradhan's Konark Natya Mandap at the Konark beach in Orissa.

Shot during the Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

2010February 19 to 23Guru Gangadhar PradhanKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapOdissiOdissi dance teacherOrissaOrissa stateculturaldancedancersfestivalhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orginternationallykonarklive performancemusicorganizedpreserveprojectpromoterenownedrich cultural heritagetraditional

Dancers from Guru Gangadhar Pradhan's Konark Natya Mandap at the Konark beach in Orissa.

Shot during the Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

Guru Gangadhar PradhandancersKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya Mandapkonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Dancers from Guru Gangadhar Pradhan's Konark Natya Mandap at the Konark beach in Orissa.

Shot during the Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

Guru Gangadhar PradhandancersKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya Mandapkonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Dancers from Guru Gangadhar Pradhan's Konark Natya Mandap at the Konark beach in Orissa.

Shot during the Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

Guru Gangadhar PradhandancersKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya Mandapkonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Entrance to Konark Natyashala and Gurukul at Arka Vihar, Konark, Puri District in Orissa.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Konark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Konark Natyashala and Gurukul at Arka Vihar, Konark, Puri District in Orissa.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Konark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Konark Natyashala and Gurukul at Arka Vihar, Konark, Puri District in Orissa.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Konark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Konark Natyashala and Gurukul at Arka Vihar, Konark, Puri District in Orissa.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Konark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Konark Natyashala and Gurukul at Arka Vihar, Konark, Puri District in Orissa.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Konark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010

Lord Ganesha at the entrance to Konark Natyashala and Gurukul at Arka Vihar, Konark, Puri District in Orissa.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.

The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/


The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.

Lord Ganeshaganeshelephant godKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010