By Stalwarts from the worlds of music and dance are gathering on one platform to enthral art lovers at a two-day fest in the city, titled Anand Utsav. Organised by the Jayantika Mayadhar Raut School of Odissi Dance, the event, which begins today, celebrates the 90th birthday of living legend Guru Mayadhar Raut. “Padma Shri Guru Mayadhar Raut’s pioneering spirit revived Odissi dance in 1950s, and redefined the grammar and Abhinaya vocabulary of the dance form. Anand Utsav is a tribute to this doyen of Odissi dance. It is an attempt to bring classical music and dance on one platform.The festival brings outstanding talents on one platform making it a great offering for dance and music Rasikas. And it’s mainly for our younger generation,” says danseuse and festival coordinator Madhumita Raut.
