New Delhi [India], January 22: Odisha’s wealthy people heritage was celebrated by way of music, motion, and conventional theatre at “Bhanja Mati Ra Mahak – A Journey By means of Odisha’s People Rhythms,” a two-day cultural competition that paid tribute to the artistic soil of Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja. The competition showcased the depth and variety of Odisha’s indigenous artwork kinds, carried out by over 50 people artists from Berhampur, Ganjam district.

The 2-day competition was curated by Anwesha Brahma in collaboration with Anwesha Kala Kendra, Odisha and Sundar Odisha Basis, New Delhi.

Day One: Classical Roots and Theatrical Legacy

The primary day of the competition was graced by Shri Jatin Das ji, Padma Bhushan awardee and eminent artist, and Shri Charudutta Panigrahi ji, distinguished technocrat, creator, coverage thinker, and visionary. Their presence added mental and inventive gravitas to the night.

Day One set a robust cultural tone with conventional people dance shows, adopted by a compelling efficiency of Prahlad Nataka, Odisha’s iconic open-air theatrical custom that blends devotion, dialogue, and dramatic expression. The efficiency, underneath the steerage of Guru Shri Arun Parida ji, captivated the viewers with its religious narrative and centuries-old storytelling type.

Day Two: Ritual, Rhythm, and Celebration

The second day featured a vibrant line-up of folks performances, together with Bagha Nacho, Chadhya Chadhyani, Nabadurga, and Dholokirtana, reflecting Odisha’s ritualistic, celebratory, and martial traditions. These performances had been led underneath the mentorship of Guru Shri Sudhansu Shekhar Sattpathy ji.

Day Two was graced by Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat ji, Hon’ble Minister of Tradition and Tourism, Authorities of India, because the Chief Visitor, together with Dr. Prof. Ok. G. Suresh ji, Director, Indian Habitat Centre, and Shri Niharika Sharma ji, Founder, Anveshka Basis.

Whereas addressing the gathering, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat ji emphasised the significance of preserving India’s people traditions and making certain that grassroots artists obtain nationwide platforms and institutional help. He appreciated the organisers for presenting genuine regional artwork kinds and for bringing Odisha’s residing cultural heritage to the nationwide stage.

Artists Who Introduced the Competition Alive

The performances had been dropped at life by devoted people artists from Berhampur, together with:

Tutu Nahak, Purni Sattam Swain, Reshma Swain, Mithun Swain, Babula Parida, Anil Behera, Prem Chand Behera, Pankaj Behera, Maheswar Behera, Ramesh Chandra Behera, N. Rohini Reddy, Mitu Parida, Pabitra Behera, Nilanchal Financial institution, Debendra Behera, Sambit Behera, amongst others, every carrying ahead Odisha’s oral traditions, rhythms, and ritual expressions handed down by way of generations.

Anchoring and Curation

The programme throughout each days was thoughtfully curated and seamlessly compered by Anwesha Brahma, making certain narrative continuity and cultural context for the viewers.

Talking on the event, Shri Sangram Dhar, Founder, Sundar Odisha Basis, mentioned:

“Bhanja Mati Ra Mahak is our humble effort to take Odisha’s people soul past geographical boundaries. These artwork kinds should not performances alone—they’re residing histories of our communities, beliefs, and collective reminiscence.”

Usharani Mahapatra ji, Founder, Anwesha Kala Kendra, added:

“The artists from Berhampur carry traditions nurtured over generations. Presenting them on a nationwide platform like Delhi is each a duty and a celebration of Odisha’s cultural resilience and creativity.”

The competition attracted cultural practitioners, students, members of the Odia diaspora, college students, and artwork fans, reinforcing Delhi’s position as a major platform for celebrating India’s regional and indigenous cultural expressions.

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