The three-day Sishupalgarh Mahotsav, organised by the Kalinga Association Protection of Culture and Heritage (KAPOCH), concluded on Thursday with much fanfare.
The second evening of the festival was opened with the artists of Nrityasala. Choreographed by Guru Ashok Ghoshal, the dance piece 'Barsha-Baishakha-Basant' enthralled the audience. It was followed by martial dance, Abhimanyu Baddha, by Mayur Art Centre artists.
Noted sculptor Padma Bibhushan Raghunath Mohapara was honoured with the Sishupalgarh Samman-2016 on the occasion.
Indian Idol Junior champion Ananya Nanda, Manisha Das and Guru Ashok Ghoshal were also felicitated.
Performances of Ananya Nanda, Niharika, Gourav and comedian Pappu Pom Pom mesmerised the audience.
Speakers highlighted the historical importance of Sishupalgarh. The guests released a booklet Sishupalgarh: the lost city.
Artists of the Shree Chaitanya loka Nrutya Sangha performed different animal dances and the Puri Design Spirit Group presented Mallakhamb, Dashabhuja and Gotipua marvelously. Besides, the Prince Dance Group, Ganjam also performed in the festival. KAPOCH chairman Sangram Keshari Paikaray chaired the events.