The 14th State level Raja Utsav was organised by Darpan, a leading socio-cultural body here on June 13 last at the Jayadev Bhavan. On the occasion, Odissi dance, Odia modern dance, Odia Antakshyari, competitions in Poda Pitha, Raja Doli, Pana and Puchi were held. Alarge number of participants participated in the event.
Essel Mining vice president Dillip Mohanty, Prof Rajat Kumar Kar, cine star Buddhaditya Mohanty, Pinky Priyadarshini and Subhasis Sharma attended as guests.
The winners of various events were felicitated by the guests with mementos and certificates. Odia songs were performed by renowned singers. Dance drama ‘Barasake Thare Asichi Raja’ was performed by Debabrata Das and Group. It was the main attraction of the evening.
Despite rain, a large gathering had taken place. The programmes were conducted by Darpan members Reeta Mohanty, Subhashree Das, Banishree Rath, lalatendu Patnaik, Taraprasanna Mohanty, Jyoti Mohanty and Smita Mohanty.