{"id":1999025,"date":"2025-09-05T10:12:50","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T10:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1999025"},"modified":"2025-09-05T10:12:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T10:12:50","slug":"a-festival-of-music-and-dance-celebrates-tradition-and-talent-events-movie-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/a-festival-of-music-and-dance-celebrates-tradition-and-talent-events-movie-news\/","title":{"rendered":"A festival of music and dance celebrates tradition and talent | Events Movie News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"MwN2O\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"T22zO\">\n<section class=\"D3Wk1  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  VtlfQ\" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"D3Wk1\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"zPaFh\">\n<div class=\"wJnIp\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"em\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Yatra<\/span>, the biennial festival of music and dance curated by Smt. Bornalee Sarkar, returned this year with an eclectic mix of performances celebrating India\u2019s rich cultural heritage. The festival unfolded in two sessions \u2014 the first featuring students of Shubham, a School of Performing Arts, and the second, <span class=\"em\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Aaveshika<\/span>, spotlighting young artists who have carved a niche for themselves in the world of classical art.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"5\"\/><span class=\"em\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Aaveshika<\/span> opened with a rare treat: performances of Mayurbhanj Chhau and Saraikela Chhau, both recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Shri Shubham Acharya and Shri Bibhuti Bhushan Mohanta, along with their disciples, showcased the distinct flavours of the two traditions, drawing admiration from the audience.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/><\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component QbQNS undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"IMG_1029.\" msid=\"123717061\" width=\"\" title=\"\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" imgsize=\"23456\" resizemode=\"4\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/imgsize-23456,msid-123717061,resizemode-4\/img-1029-.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/> The evening then shifted to Odissi with <span class=\"em\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">The Mystic Blue Lord<\/span>, a solo by dynamic dancer Shri Krishnendu Saha. Through compositions by poets from across India, he brought alive the mysticism of Krishna in a refreshing style that was met with warm applause.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/> The festival\u2019s first half presented a blend of Hindustani vocals, Kathak, Odissi, and Bharatnatyam. The finale was a devotional Odissi piece choreographed by Smt. Bornalee Sarkar herself \u2014 a surrender to Krishna that brought the audience to a contemplative close.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/> Adding to the festive spirit, the venue was abuzz with stalls and merchandise during the breaks, making <span class=\"em\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Yatra<\/span> not just a performance showcase but a celebration of culture in its entirety.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/> With grandeur, devotion, and vibrant harmony, <span class=\"em\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Yatra 2025<\/span> once again affirmed its place as a cherished platform for performers and connoisseurs alike.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"26\"\/><\/div>\n<p><script>\nvar _mfq = window._mfq || [];\n_mfq.push([\"setVariable\", \"toi_titan\", window.location.href]);\n!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n    function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) {\n      if (!isFBCampaignActive) {\n        return;\n      }\n      (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        if (f.fbq) return;\n        n = f.fbq = function() {\n          n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments);\n        };\n        if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n;\n        n.push = n;\n        n.loaded = !0;\n        n.version = '2.0';\n        n.queue = [];\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.defer = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n      })(f, b, e, 'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js', n, t, s);\n      fbq('init', '593671331875494');\n      fbq('track', 'PageView');\n    };\n    function loadGtagEvents(isGoogleCampaignActive) {\n      if (!isGoogleCampaignActive) {\n        return;\n      }\n      var id = document.getElementById('toi-plus-google-campaign');\n      if (id) {\n        return;\n      }\n      (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.defer = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        t.id = 'toi-plus-google-campaign';\n        s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n      })(f, b, e, 'https:\/\/www.googletagmanager.com\/gtag\/js?id=AW-877820074', n, t, s);\n    };\n    function loadSurvicateJs(allowedSurvicateSections = []){\n      const section =  window.location.pathname.split('\/')[1]\n      const isHomePageAllowed = window.location.pathname === '\/' && allowedSurvicateSections.includes('homepage')\n      const ifAllowedOnAllPages = allowedSurvicateSections && allowedSurvicateSections.includes('all');\n      if(allowedSurvicateSections.includes(section) || isHomePageAllowed || ifAllowedOnAllPages){\n        (function(w) {\n         function setAttributes() {\n            var prime_user_status = window.isPrime ? 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