A delightful evening of Odissi dance and classical singing was spent by the Bhopalites at Madhya Pradesh State Tribal Museum. The event was held under the Uttaradhikar series of the Tribal Museum.
The evening of tuneful ragas began with the classical singing by Astha Goswami. She performed along with her troupe before the music lovers of the city. She began her performances with Raga Megh. Under this Raga she performed Yeh Badra Ghire. She presented this raga in bilambit taal.
She then presented 'Chhai Ghata Ghan Ghor' in the fast rhythm. Subsequently in Jhula Mishr Pillu, 'Radhe Jhulan Padharo jhuki Aaye Badra’ left the audience mesmerised. After this, she presented Kajari in which she sang 'Barasan Baadriya Jhoom-Jhoom Ke' and gave the audience an enchantment. Aastha Goswami presented the end of the presentation 'Mora Saiyan Bulave Aidrat'.
She was accompanied by Ramendra Singh Solanki on tabla and by Rakesh Sharma on harmonium.
After singing, Madhurima Biswas and Priya Kalla presented the 'Bharatnatyam / Odissi couple dance' with their fellow artists and introduced Odissi and Bharatnatyam dance in 'Batu Style'. Shiva's forms were presented on the stage in the astonishing manner. After that, Bharatnatyam dance was performed on 'Kishanam' in Raga Durga Taal. In this presentation, the dancer presented Shiva's dance, Ananda Tandava on stage. This presentation was performed on the stage by Priya Kall. After Kishanam, Madhurima Biswas presented Rabindra dance drama 'Chitrangada'. Chitrangada is actually the princess of Manipur. In this presentation, a theme of Mahabharata Kirtan Chitrangada and Arjun was presented on stage.
In which Chitrangada is fascinated by Arjuna, it was presented. At the end of the dance presentation Priya Kalla presented the dance on 'Devaranama'. Devaranama poet is based on the composition of Kanak Das, in which devotees are worshiping Krishna and are proclaiming various forms of Krishna.
It was an enchanting experience for all the music and dance lovers.