Odissi · Festival

Gunjan Dance & Music Festival 2025

21 – 23 November 2025

Grand Auditorium · Cuttack

Event concluded

Programme

6:30 PMInaugural CeremonyLighting of the ceremonial lamp (Deep Prajjwalana), welcome address by organizers and dignitaries.
7:00 PMMangalacharanInvocatory Odissi dance performed by senior disciples of Gunjan Dance Academy invoking Lord Jagannath or Goddess Saraswati.
7:30 PMSolo Odissi Recital IPerformance by a young upcoming dancer — traditional repertoire (Batu Nritya / Pallavi).
7:45 PMSolo Odissi Recital IIPerformance by an established artist (Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra style repertoire).
8:30 PMMusic InterludeShort Hindustani/Carnatic classical vocal or instrumental piece.
8:45 PMGroup Presentation IEnsemble choreography by Gunjan Repertory Group — often a thematic or contemporary Odissi composition.
9:45 PMClosing & FelicitationVote of thanks, memento presentation to artists, announcement for next day’s program.

6:30 PMOpening InvocationPrayer to Lord Ganesh or Surya Stuti.
6:45 PMOdissi Solo – Young Talent ShowcasePresentation by an emerging dancer or invited student troupe.
7:30 PMOdissi Solo – National ArtistInvited Odissi exponent from another state/institution.
8:15 PMMusic PerformanceLive Mardala or Odissi Vocal recital.
8:30 PMGroup Presentation IIThematic Odissi choreography — often mythological (e.g., Dashavatara, Ashtanayika).
9:30 PMHonouring ArtistsBrief felicitation to senior gurus or contributors.
9:55 PMClosing AnnouncementNext day’s highlights, audience acknowledgment.

6:30 PMOpening RitualTraditional Mangalacharan by repertory dancers.
6:45 PMOdissi Solo – Renowned PerformerSenior national-level Odissi artist (guest performer).
8:15 PMGrand Group PresentationGunjan Dance Repertory presents a large-scale production choreographed by Smt. Meera Das (e.g., Shakti Rupa, Navarasa, Krishna Leela).
9:30 PMAward & Felicitation CeremonyPresentation of Gunjan Sangeet Samman / Lifetime Achievement Awards to eminent artists.
9:50 PMClosing Remarks & Vote of ThanksClosing note by Guru Meera Das, acknowledgments to sponsors and participants.

Dance performance by artist from national and international reputes.

Grand Auditorium

Dolamundai Rd, Bajrakabati, Cuttack, Odisha, India

Cuttack, Odisha

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