The second evening of the Konark Festival on Tuesday witnessed the classical Sattriya dance of Assam followed by the centuries-old Gotipua dance of Odisha. In presentation of both the dance forms, the viewers were spellbound for hours.
The Sattriya dance choreographed by Guru Ghanakanta Bora Borbayan depicted Gayan Bayan, Vandana and Rajaghariya Chali Ramdani, Sita Swayambar and Keligopal. The music was set to Kirtan rendition of the Sattriya tradition.
In the second presentation, disciples of the Konark Natyamandap enthralled the audience with a most vigorous performance with Bandha Nrutya, Panchadeva Stuti, Jhulana and Chandan songs, so typical of this dance tradition.
The evening began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Vice-Chancellor of Utkal University of Culture Prof Debendranath Jena, Chief Relief Commissioner Pradipta Kumar Mohapatra, eminent Odishi dancer and scholar Dr Priyambada Mohanty Hejmadi and Chief General Manager of State Bank of India KM Trivedi.
Dr. Mrutynjaya Rath and Dr Sadhana Srivastav compered the programme which was supported by Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi Secretary Chitta Ranjan Mallia and Dr Sangita Gosain.