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Odissi Dance Honors Divine Feminine Power
17 Oct
Summary
- Odissi dance celebrated divine feminine power and Goddess Durga.
- Performance marked the auspicious start of the festive season.
- A 14-member musical troupe from England and Kolkata participated.
The Indian Museum's Central Courtyard was alive with celebration on October 12, as Odissi dancer Dona Ganguly presented 'Rupam Dehi, Jayam Dehi.' This dance and music production, organized by the Ministry of Culture and SheKantha, initiated the festive season with a tribute to Goddess Durga and the victory of good over evil.
The performance resonated with songs and hymns dedicated to Shakti, the divine feminine power, drawing from celebrated compositions like Mahishasuramardini. Dona Ganguly, a disciple of Guru Kelucharan Mahapatra, choreographed the piece, preserving the Odissi dance form's classical elegance. She embodied Goddess Durga, with Raghunath Das portraying Mahishasura.
Dr. Ananda Gupta of Dakshinayan UK directed the music, also handling narration and recitation. He highlighted that a 14-member musical troupe, comprising artists from England and Kolkata, contributed to the event. Ganguly expressed her excitement about the festival's debut at the Indian Museum, noting the magnificent arrangements for this first-time celebration of the Durga festival at the venue.
