Odissi exponent Geeta Mahalik leaves art connoisseurs spellbind at Bhatkhande event
The event, jointly organized by Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya and Spic Macay, commenced with the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony by university registrar Srishti Dhawan, dance department head Dr Ruchi Khare, senior dance guru Pt Ram Mohan Maharaj, Spic Macay's UP state coordinator HC Paliwal, and Geeta Mahalik.
Mahalik, a recipient of both the Padma Shri and SNA award, began her performance with Mangalacharan, followed by a captivating 'Pushpanjali Odia Abhinaya'.
The highlight of her performance was an enchanting portrayal of Radha-Krishna's divine love, based on Surdas's verses.
She was accompanied by Sangeeta Mohanty (dance), Hari Narayan Das (vocals), Prashant Mangaraj (mridangam), and Azhar Shakeel (violin).
Ruchi Khare, programme coordinator and controller of examination of the university, termed the presence of such distinguished artists at the university as a matter of pride and emphasized the importance of creating a positive and creative environment for students and faculty alike.
"Such performances help students develop a deeper understanding of our cultural heritage while fostering concentration and social cooperation," said Shrishti Dhawan, registrar.
The event is part of a series being organised across 24 universities.
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