Organised by the Tourism Department, a unique festival of classical music is underway since Saturday on the lush green premises of the majestic Rajarani Temple here. The 11th-Century shrine will continue to vibrate with the symphony of enchanting music till Monday when the festival will end.
The evening’s first programme was Odissi vocal recital by eminent singer Dr Sangeeta Gosain. Her first item was Raganga set to Rag Baradi and Tal Triputa. It was a soul stirring rendition that held the audience glued to seats. Then in a series were presented Bhabanga set to Rag Pilu and Tal Jati, Chhanda set to Rag Pancham baradi brute and Tal Rupak and Dha Champu. The concluding item was Kaisalya Sayan Tale followed by Natyanga, a combination of many Odia traditional poems describing Krishna leela.
Second programme was Tabla play by renowned artist Pandit Tanmoy Bose. He presented Taala Baadya Kacheri set to Rag Bachaspati and Tal Aadital which was played through Tabla, Hindustani Pakhawaj, Mrudangam, Srikhol, Drum, Jumbo and Sarangi. The programme was highly appreciated by the audience who stayed deeply engrossed till the end.
The dignitaries who graced the inaugural function included Ekamra MlA Ashok Chandra Panda, coordinator Puspa Das, Tourism Director MR Patnaik, noted Odissi dancer Dr Priyambada Mohanty Hejmadi and noted Tabla player Guru Dhaneswar Swain. Sadhna Shrivastav and Shrinivas Ghatuari conducted the show.