Summary:
This was followed by group presentations in Odissi dance by Soor Mandir, from Cuttack, led by Jyotsna Rani Sahoo, concluding with Ganjendra Panda's ensemble, Tridhara. This was followed by the group presentation of Nupur Dance Academy, under the mentorship of Niranjan Rout. They presented Khamaj Pallavi, a pure dance presentation and Shiva Stotram, an Abhinaya. The dancers presented this novel concept with neat footwork, and commendable stage presence. This will be followed by group presentations by Odissi dance institutions, Nrutyashala, led by Ashok Ghosal and Nrutyayan, by Durga Charan Ranbir..