5 September 2025:

Following Footsteps: An Odissi Dance Tribute to Legacy and Grace

In an evening steeped in rhythm and reverence, FOLLOWING FOOTSTEPS invites audiences to witness the eloquence of Odissi through the artistry of renowned Prachi Hota—disciple of the legendary Guru Hare Krishna Behera and Guru Smt. Y Asha Kumari. 

Set against the elegant backdrop of the CD Deshmukh Auditorium at India International Centre, New Delhi, this recital on Sunday, 7 September 2025 @ 6: 30 PM, promises a soulful journey into tradition, guided by lineage and devotion. 

With Padma Shri Prof. Bharat Gupt, renowned cultural analyst and musicologist & SNA awardee, gracing the occasion as Chief Guest and Smt. Sadhna Shrivastav lending her voice as compere, the evening becomes more than a performance—it becomes a homage to heritage, a celebration of continuity, and a poetic offering to the timeless spirit of Indian classical dance.

Echoes of Grace: A Tribute in Motion

With Following Footsteps, Prachi Hota offers more than a recital—she unveils a living homage to the sacred lineage of Odissi, where each gesture carries the wisdom of her gurus and the soul of tradition.

Rooted in devotion and elevated by storytelling, her performance promises a tapestry of rhythm and rasa, inviting audiences into the spiritual heart of one of India’s most lyrical classical dance forms. 

The program is open to all lovers of Indian classical dance and culture.