The Kalakara Heteishee Manch and Baristha Kalakar Manch jointly celebrated the Maha Vishuva Sankranti Samaroha (Odia New Year) here on Wednesday.
Keeping the resurgence of Covid-19 pandemic in the district in mind, a
limited number of artists from leading socio-cultural organisations like, Mancha Jyoti, Seela Padma and Jatiya Sangeet Kala Kendra collectively joined adhering to the Covid-19 protocols.Working president of the Manch Durga Prasad Acharya presided.
Among others, Daksheen Odisha Kalakara Mahasangh president Dr Tirupati Sahu, Ganjam Zilla Mancha Kalakar Sammilanee president K Balaram Das, Natya Shree Foundation chairman Bhavani Shankar Mishra, Daresh Chandra Pradhan of Baristha Kalakara Manch, dance director Subash Chandra Sahu (Mamma) and laughter champion Nilambara Sahu graced the event as guests and spoke on the significance of Odia New Year and Maha Vishuv Sankranti with its traditional manifestation.
Dasakathia singer Sarathi Panda and Bhagaban Patra, Palia artists Ullash Panda and Pradeep Kumar Sahu, playback singer Brundaban Sahu and dancer Bijayalakshmi Padhi were felicitated by “Sheela Padma” with memento and citation for their contribution to field of art and culture. Treasurer of the Sangh Baladev Sahu introduced the guests while singer Anuradha Pani recited the inaugural song. Secretary of the Sangh Subash Chandra Sahu Roshan welcomed the guests. A patriotic dance was performed.