Odishi dancer Arati Mohanty of Heragauri Sahi here was felicitated on Sunday as her Odishi group secured the first prize for best performance ahead of the Republic Day on August 23 in New Delhi.
Besides, the tableau of Odisha designed by Renuka Rath had her presence among the 30 Odishi dancers on the tableau. As many as 18 groups from across the country attended the cultural event in the national capital.
Arati Mohanty said she felt proud as her group secured the first prize on August 23 and a second prize on the Republic Day tableau procession on Rajpath in New Delhi.
Among others, noted tablist Babaji Behera, scribe Jhulu Das, Nrusingha Mohanty and Laxmi Narayan Patnaik were present at the felicitation ceremony.