Talented artists from different fields were honored with the Ustad Bismillah Khan Youth Award in Delhi. Awarded artists performed at Meghdoot Theater (Ravindra Bhawan), Vivekananda Auditorium (Kathak Centre), and Abhimanch Theater.
Two talented Odissi dancers from Odisha, Shringaramani Debashish Patnaik and educationist and research scholar Arupa Gayatri Panda demonstrated their art.
Shringaramani Devashish Patnaik showcased his performance, which featured Rageshree Pallavi and Shivashtak Abhinaya. His expressions and postures in the Pallavi dance were inspired by the art found in the temples of Konark and Khajuraho, which Debashish beautifully brought to life on stage. The Shivashtak dance was filled with devotion, and the sound of his ghunghru, combined with his facial expressions, filled the entire Vivekananda Auditorium with devotion. He danced under the guidance and presence of the renowned Odissi dance guru, Guru Durga Charan Ranveer.
Arupa Gayatri Panda, a qualified disciple of Padmashree Guru Aruna Mohanty, currently works in the Arts Department at Sri Sri University. She captivated the audience with his exquisite presentation of Geet Govinda, showcasing a beautiful blend of devotion, love, and artistry. Her facial expressions were particularly praised by attendees. The melodious sounds of Odissi music, combined with the ringing of Arupa's ghunghru, will leave a lasting impression on the audience.
