International Summer Odissi Dance Workshop – 2025
21st April – 20th May 2025
A month-long intensive under the direct supervision of Guru Dr. Gajendra Kumar Panda, with daily morning and evening sessions. Participants from tiny tots to senior artists, from across India and abroad, take part in this summer workshop to explore Odissi, master techniques, and deepen their practice in the Guru Debaprasad Das tradition.
Debasmruti – 2025
22nd May 2025
A festival organised as the conclusion of the International Summer Odissi Dance Workshop. Artists from tiny tots to senior exponents—from India and abroad—who participated in the workshop come together to showcase what they have achieved during the month-long intensive, in a day of performances at Rabindra Mandap, Bhubaneswar.
Sradhanjali Samaroha
15th & 16th July
Held annually at Rabindra Mandap, Bhubaneswar, Sradhanjali Samaroha commemorates the Punyatithi of Guru Debaprasad Das. The festival sees participation from more than 1000 artists from across the world, paying tribute to the legendary guru and celebrating the Debaprasad Gharana of Odissi dance.
Guru Debaprasad Award Festival
24th & 25th October
A prestigious four-day festival honouring internationally acclaimed artists and national and state awardees in the field of art. The Guru Debaprasad Award Festival is held at Rabindra Mandap, Bhubaneswar, and brings together the finest exponents of classical dance and music to celebrate the legacy of Guru Debaprasad Das.
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