Posted on 12 November 2026:
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Lasyaprabha 2026 in Bengaluru: Nrityadhwani’s Classical Dance Festival Celebrates Parent-Child Duos and Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra’s Birth Centenary
An evening of Kathak, Bharatanatyam and Odissi where love, lineage and togetherness take the stage.
Some dance is learned in a classroom. Some is passed down at home, from one generation to the next.
On Sunday, 22 November 2026, ADA Rangamandira, Bengaluru, hosts both kinds at Lasyaprabha 2026, the Annual Classical Dance Festival presented by Nrityadhwani. The evening begins at 5:30 PM.
Three Art Forms, Three Families
This year’s festival is inspired by the Vedic ideal of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, “the world is one family”. Its theme is kinship told through movement, with parents and children sharing the same stage:
- Kathak (Mother–Daughter): Smt. Anjana Gupta and Shruthi Gupta
- Bharatanatyam (Father–Sons): Acharya Sri. Badari Bhushan with Abhyuday Bhushan and Abhignan Bhushan
- Odissi (Mother–Daughter): Smt. Yasomati Mishra and Saanvi Thakur
A Centenary Tribute
Lasyaprabha 2026 also celebrates the birth centenary (1926–2026) of Padma Vibhushan Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, the legendary Odissi master whose artistry shaped generations of dancers.
The evening will be graced by the presence and blessings of chief guests Karnataka Kalashree Guru Dr. Rangashree, Artistic Director of KINKINI, and Nithya Saraswathi Guru Smt. Shubha Dhananjay, Chairperson of the Karnataka Sangeetha Nritya Academy.
The Heart Behind Nrityadhwani
Smt. Yasomati Mishra’s journey took her from the sacred rhythms of Bhubaneshwar to the pulse of Bengaluru. She trained under the late Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra and Guru Raghunath Dutta, and now refines her art under Guru Shri Ratikanta Mohapatra and Guru Smt. Sujata Mohapatra.
Sixteen years ago, a simple wish to share her love of dance with her daughter, Saanvi Thakur, grew into Nrityadhwani. Here she gives students more than technique: a soulful understanding of movement, music and meaning.
Nrityadhwani is, in her spirit, a living tribute to dedication, legacy and the joy of passing the torch.
With the support of esteemed sponsor, Canara Bank.
📍 Venue: ADA Rangamandira, Bengaluru
Date: Sunday | 22 November 2026 | Time: 5:30 PM
💫 #YathraRhythm Poetry in Motion
