It is with great pleasure that we introduce and share Debnrutyam Studio’s annual Indian Classical Dance Festival, Aum Panchamritam – 3rd Edition.
Aum Panchamritam is a celebration of the richness and diversity of Indian classical dance envisioned by Guru Shringar Mani Shri Debasish Pattnaik as an annual event, showcasing celebrated artists from various Indian classical dance forms. Our aim is to ignite the audience’s passion and devotion, through the artists performances, transporting them to a realm that epitomises India’s rich cultural heritage. This year’s festival promises to be even more spectacular with the participation of exceptional dancers from Odissi, Kathak and Kuchipudi.
Debnrutyam Studio is a premier institution of dance established in 2007 at Rourkela and later established its main branch in Bangalore. It has collaborations with dance institutes in Malaysia, Vietnam, Japan, Colombia, Russia, and the US. Through its multifaceted activities, Debnrutyam aims at international cultural harmony. The studio has completed 7 years in Bangalore and is spearheaded by Guru Shringar Mani Debasish Pattnaik who teaches Odissi to enthusiasts of all ages and also facilitates scholarships for students looking to build their career in dance.
Guru Shingar Mani Shri Debasish Pattnaik a renowned Odissi exponent and international Odissi dancer, holds an MA in dance (Nrutyabhaskar) with a Gold Medal. His passion for Odissi, cultivated over 29 years. under the late Guru Shri Kashinath Roul and subsequently for the last 18 years under the expert guidance of Guru Shri Durga Charan Ranbir, is unwavering.
A research scholar in Odissi dance under Prachin Kala Kendra, Chandigarh he is a recipient of the senior scholarship from Dept. of Culture, Government of India. Recognized as an ‘A’ Grade artist of Doordarshan Kendra Delhi and an ICCR empanelled artist by Ministry of Culture, he has done junior fellowship under Govt. of India. He has been awarded the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar in 2023 by Sangeet Natak Puttaparthi.
Akademi, the Shingar Mani title by honourable former president of India Smt. Pratibha Patil, Jaydev Puraskar by Govt. of Odisha, Nritya Bharati award, Guru Shisya Parampara award and had been invited to perform in front of Lord Sri Satya Sai Baba at puttparthi.
Esteemed Guests for the evening
Shri Pradeep Kumar
Zonal Director, ICCR
Guru Shri Mysore B. Nagaraj Karnataka Kalashree, Eminent Kathak Artist
Dr, Vinay Narayana Pandit Ayurvedic Doctor and Art Enthusiast
Shri S Nanjunda Rao
Art Critic, President (Kalayogi Prathistana)
Shri Srivatsa Shandilya
Director, International Art & Cultural Foundation
PROGRAMME
1. Invocation by Debnrutyam Ensemble
2. Odissi by Guru Shri Durga Charan Ranbir and Shishya Gayatri Ranbir
3. Kathak by Guru Smt. Uma Dogra and Shihsya Diksha Rawat
4. Odissi by Guru Shri Debasish Pattnaik and Shishya Srijanee Chakraborty
5. Kuchipudi by Guru Shri Sanjay Shantaram and Shishya Arnav Raj
6. Odissi by Nrutyacharya Lawrence Sackris (Guest Performance, MALAYSIA)
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