Kede Chanda Jane Lo Sahi | Mesmerizing Abhinaya by Sujata Mohapatra | Hamsadhwani Festival

Witness the beauty of expression, emotion, and storytelling at the 3rd Hamsadhwani Festival, organized by Saraswati Sangita Mahavidyalay. We are deeply honored to present Guru Smt. Sujata Mohapatra, one of the most revered exponents of Odissi dance. Her presence at our festival is a matter of immense pride and inspiration for every dancer and rasika. In this performance, Guruji presents the exquisite “Kede Chanda Jane Lo Sahi” (Odia Abhinaya)—a piece rich in subtle emotions, lyrical grace, and expressive depth. Through delicate abhinaya and refined movements, she transforms poetry into living experience, capturing the essence of Odissi’s storytelling tradition. This performance is a celebration of bhava, rasa, and the timeless elegance of Indian classical dance. 📍 Event: 3rd Hamsadhwani Festival 🏛 Organized by: Saraswati Sangita Mahavidyalay 🎭 Artist: Guru Smt. Sujata Mohapatra 🎶 Item: Kede Chanda Jane Lo Sahi (Odia Abhinaya) ‪@samirkumarpanigrahi6430‬ ‪@saraswatisangitamahavidyal8001‬ Saraswati Sangita Mahavidyalay is a premier institution dedicated to promoting Odissi dance and music. It was founded by Sri Dhruba Charan Panigrahi on the 26th of January 1997 on the occasion of Republic Day of India in Bhadrak, Odisha; to transcend all elite boundaries of its originated town (Bhadrak) and make Odissi dance and music accessible to people from all economic condition and social activities. The main motto of Saraswati Sangita Mahavidyalay is preserving the invaluable indigenous dance form Odissi to keep educating people on its importance in upholding our identity. A part from dancing, students here is trained under percussion Tabla, Hindustani Vocal. Moreover, theory classes for the development of Odissi aesthetics and a grooming class is also given on a regular basis. On the decision of above well wishers this institution has named “SARASWATI SANGITA MAHAVIDYALAY” as Late Saraswati Panigrahi was the wife of Dhruba Charan Panigrahi.