The three-day State level festival Parab-2014 concluded on Thursday. A large number of people from across the State and outside, besides foreign tourists, had thronged the festival venue.
Over 100 stalls of ORMAS had been set up displaying a wide array of items which represented different parts of Odisha and other States. Dozens of cultural and dance troupes displayed their talent and skill. Tribal dances like Dhemsa, Gadba, Durua, besides Sambalpuri, Birkhamba, Kathi nacha, Mayurbhanj chhau and Danda nacha were performed.
These apart, Kathak, Kuchipadi, Odissi, Bhangra and Purulia Chhau also enchanted the audiences. The Commandos of 202 Cobra battalion put up a scintillating show. Kathak dancer Jonaki Raghavan and her team gave a soul-stirring performance with a Shiva Vandana and Shiva Panchakshari Stotra. This was followed by a pure technical piece set to Teen taal and Raga Jog. The piece included all the nuances of Kathak dance including Amad, Toda, Paran and footwork. The team also performed Hori or a piece depicting the festival of Holi.