SHRUNGARAM – MADALASA

SHRUNGARAM – MADALASA is an enchanting celebration of love, poetry and the many shades of the Nayika, inspired by the timeless verses of Kavi Samrat Upendra Bhanja, one of the greatest literary figures in Odia literature. MADALASA explores the concept of Nayika Bheda (the different heroines in love) through expressive dance, evocative poetry and live music.

The production features distinguished guest artists Shimran Zaman, Monaswini Mohanty, Vrinda Chadha, Lipsa Satapathy, Kumari Asha, Geetanjali Acharya, Santosh Kumar Swain, Sudarshan Sahoo and Subrata Tripathy.

The musical presentation will feature live music and vocal performances by Shri Jatin Kumar Sahoo, Mardal by Shri Rohan Dahale, Flute by Shri Parshuram Das, Violin by Shri Pradeep Kumar Maharana, and narration by Soumi Duttagupta.

Organised by Rasa School of Odissi Dance, SHRUNGARAM – MADALASA will be presented at Triveni Kala Sangam on 21 November 2026, beginning at 6:30 PM onwards. The production brings together dance, literature and live musical artistry to celebrate the timeless beauty of Odissi culture and the poetic imagination of Upendra Bhanja.