Battu | Odissi Dance

Batu Nritya, a rhythmic exploration in Odissi brings out these sculptures into life.
An offering to the Batuka Bhairava, one of the 64 aspects of Lord Shiva, Batu - brings out the technical details and sinuous aesthetics of Odissi.
Here, various sculpturesque movements showcasing musical instruments such as mardal,flute, veena and manjira are exquisitely weaved into intricate rhythmic patterns.

Music: Pdt.Bhubaneswar Mishra
Choreography: Padmavibhushan Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra
Raag: Mohana
Taal: Ektali

Performed by Nishtha Ladi during her Manchpravesh on 24th December, 2021.
Guru: Guru Smt. Poornima Kartik.
Chief Guest: Guru Shri Ratikant Mohapatra.
Guest of Honour: Guru Smt. Jhelum Paranjape.