Day 09 – Niladri Utsav 2025

Nrityadham – Odissi
Mentor: Guru Subhashree Patnaik

P.K.N Sambalpuri Folk Group
Mentor: Guru Sangeeta Mohanty

SHRI JAGANNATH MANDIR, THYAGRAJ NAGAR, DELHI

Niladri Mahotsav Day 9 Dance – When Temples Spoke Through Movement

The penultimate evening of Niladri Mahotsav Day 9 Dance turned the sacred courtyard into a living museum of Indian dance. Where tradition met tempo, and Odissi’s temple grace intertwined with the vibrant spirit of Sambalpuri folk It wasn’t just a show—it was devotion sculpted into dance, where each movement whispered a silent prayer.

👣 Two Forces, One Stage

🔸 Nrityadham – Odissi
🎓 Mentor: Guru Subhashree Patnaik

🔹 P.K.N Sambalpuri Folk Group
🎓 Mentor: Guru Sangeeta Mohanty

These two distinguished institutions wove distinct styles into one narrative. Nrityadham delivered sculptural beauty and storytelling, while P.K.N injected festival fire into every beat.

🎭 Soulful Performances That Stirred the Spirit

🪷 Dashavatar in Motion

Nrityadham’s dancers, with divine grace and sculpted elegance, brought to life the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu—each step a tale, each gesture a scripture. Every movement—be it the stride of Narasimha or the stillness of Vamana—was poetry through posture.

🪘 Sambalpuri Beats of the Land

The P.K.N group burst into rhythmic storytelling, showcasing the rustic joy of Odisha’s folk roots. Clad in bright ikat and bursting with energy, their feet echoed the heartbeat of the people.

🎇 A Never-Seen Fusion

When classical met folk in the finale, silence fell. The temple’s energy shifted. Odissi grace flowed into folk vitality—and the result was goosebumps.

🧬 The Magic of Generations Under One Sky

In that open-air mandap, three generations sat shoulder-to-shoulder. Elders whispered tales behind the dances; children watched in awe, mouths slightly open. The Niladri Mahotsav Day 9 Dance wasn’t just viewed—it was inherited.

“This wasn’t a dance show; it was heritage breathing,” said Anjali Devi, 68.

“I want to learn both styles,” whispered 14-year-old Tanuja, wide-eyed.

🔱 Art Not for Applause, But for Offering

On Day 9, applause wasn’t the goal—offering was. Each dancer’s gaze, each lifted hand, every step—dedicated. To the Lord. To the land. To the legacy.

The conch shell didn’t just announce performance—it welcomed devotion in rhythm.

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