Drawing inspiration from this epic ... It flows from the rich traditions of Odissi dance, the timeless tales from mythology, the beauty of nature, and the everyday lives of people around.

The Padma Shri awardee, born on July 6, 1933 in Odisha, is considered the "Father of Odissi dance", having steered the revival of Odissi in 1950s with Shastra-based knowledge. His training to ...