Konark Dance & Music Festival, Feb 2011
Situated at Arka Vihar, Konark, Padmashree Awardee Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, was the founder & director of Konark Natya Mandap. This year the festival was handled by his able son, Sibashis and his team. This captivating festival attempts to display the best of traditional and classical dances of India and has been a pride and dream for various performing artists as the festival has been catering to discerning audiences at the lovely location near the Konark Sun Temple which is a famed World Heritage Site of India. The festival has brought lot of pride to Orissa and has put Konark on the World cultural map and is regarded as one of the leading festivals in India and supports as well as embraces art forms and artists from India and across the globe. Till date more than 7,000 performing artists had availed the opportunity to participate in this highly awaited annual international event in Orissa.
The artistes and troupes include Padma Vibhusan Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Carnatic vocalist M. Balamuralikrishna, Padma Bhusan (Prof) T.N. Krishnan, Guru Binod Bihari Panda, Nrityakalamandiram, Gopal C Mohapatra Troupe, Guru KalaKrishna and troupe, Rajendra Mohapatra Group, Nrutyalaya etc.
Classical dance and music apart, the festival also features Chhow, Gotipua and Kalari Payattu dances besides Orissa’s traditional theatre. The leading exponents and dance enthusiasts of almost all main classical dance forms of India--including Odissi, Bharatanatyam, Manipuri, Kathakali, and Chao--take part in the five-day classical dance carnival. Take a look at: http://konarkfestival.com/ and http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/
Pictures of the shoot by me of the Odissi dancers on Konark Beach can be seen at: http://www.photonicyatra.com/Features/Odissi-Dancers-on-Konark-Beach/16219788_xKDJQ/
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 organized by Konark Natya Mandap was held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2011.
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. It was started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away in 2010 He was an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 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.FebruaryGuru Gangadhar PradhanKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapKonark TempleOrissaculturaldancersfestivalheritagemusiciansopenair auditoriumpreservepromoterenowned Odissi dance teachersculptures
The flame enters the Natya Mandap marking the start of the event for the day.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/konarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
To the sound of the beating of the drums and the blowing of conch marks the start of the event.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/conchkonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Statues at the Konark Natya Mandap.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/konarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
The dancers of Konark Natya Mandap mark the start of the event with Panchadeva Stutee - Nrutyalaya, Nimapara.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/Guru Gangadhar PradhanKonark Natya MandapNimaparaNrutyalayaOdissiOdissi DanceOrissaOrissa statePanchadeva Stuteeculturaldancefestivalinternationalkonarkkonark dance music festivallive performancemusicpreservepromoterich cultural heritageteachertraditional
The dancers of Konark Natya Mandap mark the start of the event with Panchadeva Stutee - Nrutyalaya, Nimapara.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/Panchadeva StuteeNrutyalayaNimaparakonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Inaugural programme by lighting the lamps.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/konarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Guru Gangadhar Vandana - as a mark of respect by Konark Natya Mandap dancers to their guru Ganga Gangadhar Pradhan who unexpectedly passed away in 2010.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/Gangadhar Vandanakonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Odissi Dance by Konark Natya Mandap, Konark.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/odissi dancekonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Odissi Dance by Konark Natya Mandap, Konark.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/odissi dancekonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Guru Gangadhar Vandana - as a mark of respect by Konark Natya Mandap dancers to their guru Ganga Gangadhar Pradhan who unexpectedly passed away in 2010.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/Gangadhar Vandanakonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Guru Gangadhar Vandana - as a mark of respect by Konark Natya Mandap dancers to their guru Ganga Gangadhar Pradhan who unexpectedly passed away in 2010.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/Gangadhar Vandanakonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Odissi Dance by Konark Natya Mandap, Konark.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/odissi dancekonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Odissi Dance by Konark Natya Mandap, Konark.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/odissi dancekonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Odissi Dance by Konark Natya Mandap, Konark.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/odissi dancekonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Odissi Dance by Konark Natya Mandap, Konark.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/odissi dancekonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Odissi Dance by Konark Natya Mandap, Konark.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/odissi dancekonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Odissi Dance by Konark Natya Mandap, Konark.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/odissi dancekonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Odissi Dance by Konark Natya Mandap, Konark.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/odissi dancekonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Odissi Dance by Konark Natya Mandap, Konark.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/odissi dancekonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Odissi Dance by Konark Natya Mandap, Konark.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/odissi dancekonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Odissi Dance by Konark Natya Mandap, Konark.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/odissi dancekonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Odissi Dance by Konark Natya Mandap, Konark.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/odissi dancekonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Odissi Dance by Konark Natya Mandap, Konark.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/odissi dancekonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Bihu Dance by Assam Bihu Dance Group, Assam
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/Bihu DanceAssam Bihu Dance GroupAssamkonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Bihu Dance by Assam Bihu Dance Group, Assam
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/Bihu DanceAssam Bihu Dance GroupAssamkonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Felicitation of Odissi Dancers of Konark Natya Mandap, Konark.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/konarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Start of the event with the bringing of the flame into the Natya Mandap.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/konarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Carnatic Violine Recital by Padma Bhusan (Prof) T.N. Krishnan enthralled connoisseurs of Indian classical music and dance on the second day of the annual Konark Dance and Music Festival.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/Padma BhusanProfT.N. Krishnankonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Carnatic Violine Recital by Padma Bhusan (Prof) T.N. Krishnan
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/Padma BhusanProfT.N. Krishnankonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Initial performance by dancers of Konark Natya Mandap of all ages. Panchadeva Stutee (Nrutyalaya, Nimapara) is performed each evening at the start of the programme.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/Panchadeva Stuteekonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Initial performance by dancers of Konark Natya Mandap of all ages. Panchadeva Stutee (Nrutyalaya, Nimapara) is performed each evening at the start of the programme.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/Panchadeva Stuteekonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Guru vandanam - "Gangadhar Vandana", performed by dancers of Konark Natya Mandap.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/Gangadhar Vandanakonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Guru vandanam - "Gangadhar Vandana", performed by dancers of Konark Natya Mandap.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/Gangadhar Vandanakonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Guru vandanam - "Gangadhar Vandana", performed by dancers of Konark Natya Mandap.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/Gangadhar Vandanakonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Guru vandanam - "Gangadhar Vandana", performed by dancers of Konark Natya Mandap.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/Gangadhar Vandanakonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Guru vandanam - "Gangadhar Vandana", performed by dancers of Konark Natya Mandap.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/Gangadhar Vandanakonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Guru vandanam - "Gangadhar Vandana", performed by dancers of Konark Natya Mandap.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/Gangadhar Vandanakonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Guru vandanam - "Gangadhar Vandana", performed by dancers of Konark Natya Mandap.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/Gangadhar Vandanakonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Guru vandanam - "Gangadhar Vandana", performed by dancers of Konark Natya Mandap.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/Gangadhar Vandanakonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Kathak Dance by Nadam, Bangalore led by the dancing couple Murali Mohan Kalvakalva and Nandini K Mehta.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/Kathak DanceNadamBangalorekonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Kathak Dance by Nandini Mehta of Nadam, Bangalore.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/Kathak DanceNadamBangalorekonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Ms. Mitha Vinay Bellavi, of Nadam group from, Bangalore performed the Kathak Dance at Konark.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/kathakNadamkonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Ghungaroos worn on the feet are an important part of the Kathak Dance. Kathak performed by Ms Mitha Vinay Bellavi of Nadam, Bangalore.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/ghungarooskathalkonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Nadam group from, Bangalore performed the Kathak Dance at Konark.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/kathakNadamkonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Poorna Achar, Chandana Ramesh, and Mitha Vinay Bellavi, of Nadam group from, Bangalore performed the Kathak Dance at Konark.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/kathakNadamkonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Poorna Achar, Chandana Ramesh, and Mitha Vinay Bellavi, of Nadam group from, Bangalore performed the Kathak Dance at Konark.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/kathakNadamkonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org
Nadam group from, Bangalore performed the Kathak Dance at Konark.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival 2011 held from February, 19th to 23rd, organized by Konark Natya Mandap. 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 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 internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/kathakNadamkonarkfestivalodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalpreserveorissapromotelive performanceinternationalkonark dance music festivalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.org