Konark Dance & Music Festival, Feb 2010

The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from Feb 19 to 23, 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/

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At the start, the flame arrives to the Natyashala. 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 and students of dance at the Gurukul mark the introduction.
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.

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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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Padmabibhushan, Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna giving a Carnatic vocal 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.

2010Carnatic vocal performanceDr. M. BalamuralikrishnaFebruary 19 to 23Guru Gangadhar PradhanKarnatakaKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapOdissiOdissi dance teacherOrissaOrissa statePadmabibhushanculturaldancefestivalhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orginternationallykonarklive performancemusicorganizedpadmabhushanpreserveprojectpromoterenownedrich cultural heritagetraditional

Pt. Anindo Chatterjee at the Konark Dance Festival
Pundit Anindo Chatterjee has become the prodigy of Farrukhabad Gharana besides carrying the legacy of the Lucknow Gharana.

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 statePundit Anindo Chatterjeeculturaldancefestivalhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orginternationallykonarklive performancemusicorganizedpreserveprojectpromoterenownedrich cultural heritagetraditional

Pt. Anindo Chatterjee at the Konark Dance Festival
Pundit Anindo Chatterjee has become the prodigy of Farrukhabad Gharana besides carrying the legacy of the Lucknow Gharana.

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 statePundit Anindo Chatterjeeculturaldancefestivalhttpwww.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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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

Bharat Natyam by Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music School, Chennai.
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.

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

Odissi Dance by Meera Das, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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.

2010CuttakFebruary 19 to 23Gunjan Dance AcademyGuru Gangadhar PradhanKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapMeera DasOdissiOdissi DanceOdissi dance teacherOrissaOrissa stateculturaldancefestivalhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orginternationallykonarklive performancemusicorganizedpreserveprojectpromoterenownedrich cultural heritagetraditional

Odissi Dance by Meera Das and her Gunjan Dance Academy, Cuttak. Ms. Puspa Panda in the foreground.

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 dancer Ms. Puspa Panda on the left. 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

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