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Bhubaneswar- the Temple City of India was earlier known as Ekamra Kshetra literally meaning the land of mango orchards. The name had a mythological significance as the mango orchards have a special relevance in the union of lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Thus Bhubaneswar is known to be a renowned Shaiva Pitha.
Being the capital city of the culturally rich Orissa, Bhubaneswar has nourished and encouraged creativity in all forms. The city boasts of a unique tradition of arts, crafts, dance, music and literature. Anchored to its traditional roots, the city has matched steps with changing times and that too, quite gracefully!
Ekamra- the Temple City Festival is an occasion to celebrate this unique dynamic spirit of Bhubaneswar. This festival showcases the impeccable blend of tradition and modernity, which is characteristic of the city. The various components of the festival revive the cultural heritage and simultaneously express Bhubaneswar’s acceptance of the modern outlook.
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Mukteswar
Temple in Bhubaneswar, famous for its elegantly carved arched gateway is
considered as one of the finest examples of Orissan architecture.
The complex of this legendary temple serves as the venue of the Mukteswar Dance
Festival. This festival celebrates the unrivalled charisma of Odissi, the
classical dance form of Orissa. Star Odissi dancers tapping their feet to the
strokes of the accompanying instruments like mardal mesmerize the audience with
their classic attire and graceful movements.
Solo, duet
and group performances by these dancers, their abhinaya, bhangi and mudra
give the onlookers a transcendental experience.
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PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
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Name of the Artists |
Dance style |
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Day -1 |
14.01.2013 |
Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya,
Bhubaneswar |
Shiva
Bandana
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14.01.2013 |
Smt. Sangeeta Das, Pandicherry |
Solo Odissi Dance |
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14.01.2013 |
Lingaraj Pradhan & Sanjukta
Dutta, Bhubaneswar |
Duet Odissi Dance |
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14.01.2013 |
Odisha Dance Academy,
Bhubaneswar |
Group Odissi Dance |
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Day -2 |
15.01.2013 |
Shri Prafulla Kar & Group,
Bhubaneswar |
Shiva
Bandana
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15.01.2013 |
Naba Kishore Mishra, Bhubaneswar |
Solo Odissi Dance |
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15.01.2013 |
Rashmi Raj & Biswabhusan
Mahapatra, Bengaluru |
Duet Odissi Dance |
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15.01.2013 |
Poushali Mukerjee & Group,
Kolkata |
Group Odissi Dance |
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Day -3 |
16.01.2013 |
Shri Shantanu Mohapatra & Group,
Bhubaneswar |
Shiva
Bandana
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16.01.2013 |
Smt. Sujata Mohapatra,
Bhubaneswar |
Solo Odissi Dance |
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16.01.2013 |
Debasish Pattnaik & Niladri
Bhusan Mohanty,
Bhubaneswar |
Duet Odissi Dance |
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16.01.2013 |
Vitalina Lobach & Group, Russia |
Group Odissi Dance |
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English News
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Odia News 14.01.2013 |
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Odia News 16.01.2013 |
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The people of Orissa have always expressed their quest for creativity in any and every form. The
Rajarani Music Festival held in the beautiful courtyard of the Rajarani Temple in Bhubaneswar is one such occasion to celebrate the richness and originality of Indian classical music. Evening concerts by great maestros of Indian Classical music fill the air with enchanting chimes. When these experts play on their musical instruments the listeners get captivated by the soul-lifting music. 
