Rhythmic portrayals of epic tales and the Bhakti movement through Kathak performances by a troupe from Chhattisgarh led by Yasmin Singh enthralled the audience at the Konark Festival on its second day on Sunday.
The first rendition in Kathak, Divine Krushna, depicted Lord Krishna's childhood activities with Gopis as rasleela. The next recital, Shiv Om, described the culmination of the process of creation followed by Shakti Swaroopa, saluting Indian women power. The final presentation was Anubhuti, the Raigarh Kathak, a unique form that emanated from the Raigarh Royal family.
The second set of performances were of Odissi was led by Sharmila Biswas. Odissi by dancers of Odishi Vision and Movement Centre presented Darshan celebrating Lord Shiva creating Tandava and Parvati creating Lasya. The second item was Kalashree depicting the beauty of Kalaa, the art followed by Shinagar and ecstasy of celebration.